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Remittances from overseas Pakistanis in Jan up by 19pc: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said remittances from overseas Pakistanis were $2.27 billion in January 2021, which were up...
FBR Chairman Javed Ghani directs stern action against trade of counterfeit, smuggled cigarettes
ISLAM The Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Javed Ghani has directed the Inland Revenue and Customs field formations to beef...
FBR asks taxpayers to update profile to remain in ATL, skip penalty by March 31
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked taxpayers to update their profile by March 31, 2021, to avoid penalty...
Govt extends NAB Prosecutor General Asghar Haider’s tenure for three years
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law on Monday notified a three-year extension in the tenure of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Prosecutor...
Hafeez directs to monitor prices of essential commodities to avoid hoarding & black marketing
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, chaired the weekly meeting of National Price Monitoring Committee...
Tax reforms introduced in country starting to pay dividends: FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) claimed that the tax reforms introduced by the country’s tax authority have started...
FBR launches first phase of pre-filing in tax returns
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) launched first phase of pre-filling of some information enabled for individual taxpayers in annual...
Weekly inflation rises 80bps due to recurring increase in petroleum prices
ISLAMABAD: The recurring surge in the petroleum product costs has reflected harmfully on the essential commodities as inflation statistics expressed...
Circular debt rising by Rs45b per month, NA panel told
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s circular debt is increasing by Rs45 billon per month due to continuous increase in payables and late payment...
FBR transfers 10 PCS officers of BS17-18 with immediate effect
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notification for transfers and postings of following officers of Pakistan Customs Service...
Govt announces 25pc increase in salaries of federal employees
ISLAMABAD: The government notified on Thursday a 25% ad hoc increase in the salaries of the federal employees following successful...
FBR decides to procure video surveillance system for sugar mills
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to procure Video Analytic Surveillance (VAS) system from a single vendor to...
Hafeez Shaikh gives nod to establishment of “Tax Policy Unit”
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, chaired the 5th meeting of the FBR Policy Board...
FBR announces rules for direct transfer of income tax refund payments
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced rules for making payment of income tax refunds directly to taxpayers’ bank account....
SBP modernizes foreign exchange regulations to facilitate start-ups, Fintechs and Exports
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has notified revisions in the Foreign Exchange Manual to facilitate Start-ups, Fintechs and Exports....
Govt waives income tax on debt profit made via Roshan Digital Accounts
ISLAMABAD: The government has waived income tax on profit earned by overseas Pakistanis from the investment they make in the...
Govt imposes WHT on motor vehicle sale to discourage ‘on money’
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved an additional withholding tax on motor vehicles sold within 90 days of delivery in...
FBR warns against issuing manual tax notices
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned tax officials of initiating disciplinary proceedings for issuing manual tax notices, including...
ADB reaffirms support for energy sector reforms in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its support for energy sector reforms in Pakistan. Special Assistant to Prime...
FBR announces draft rules for enrollment in Pakistan Single Window
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) notified draft rules for enrollment in Pakistan Single Window (PSW) for the facilitation of...
