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FBR reports eight-fold rise in FY2025 revenue through enforcement measures
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced a remarkable eight-fold increase in revenue collection for the fiscal year 2024–25,...
Banks to stay open on Saturday for Hajj 2026 dues collection
ISLAMABAD: Designated bank branches will remain open on Saturday to collect the second installment of Hajj 2026 dues, officials confirmed on...
BOI minister meets Nova Minerals Ltd delegation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a meeting with the delegation from Nova Minerals Ltd.,...
President Zardari invites Guatemalan investment, proposes joint ventures under SIFC
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari invited the investors and traders of Guatemala to invest in Pakistan under the Special Investment...
President Zardari for stronger economic engagement with Philippines
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for stronger economic engagement, including enhanced trade in food and pharmaceutical products...
Pakistan, France take big step forward in minerals cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and France have made significant headway in boosting cooperation in the minerals sector through a high-level webinar titled “Gateway...
FBR makes IP-CCTV monitoring mandatory for all tobacco manufacturing units
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ordered all tobacco manufacturers to install IP-CCTV cameras at designated points within...
FBR reconstitutes single portal committee for sales tax return filing
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially reconstituted the Single Portal Committee to streamline and facilitate the filing of...
FBR transfers 52 PCS officers of BS-17-21 to different stations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification to transfer 52 officers of the Pakistan Customs Service...
Sindh leads provincial sales tax collection in 1QFY26
ISLAMABAD: Sindh has emerged as the top-performing province in sales tax collection during the first quarter (July–September) of the fiscal...
IMF launches technical assistance mission to overhaul Pakistan’s budget management
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has initiated a technical assistance mission at Pakistan’s request to enhance budget management practices...
FBR launches AI-powered tax audit covering over 7 million returns
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the launch of the country’s largest and most advanced tax audit program,...
PM welcomes Google’s investment, office setup in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the establishment of offices and investment by Google in Pakistan. In a...
Only 0.7m retailers using digital payments; PM sets target of 2m by June
ISLAMABAD: Despite the government’s push for a cashless economy, fewer than 700,000 retailers are currently linked with any form of...
Industries ministry seeks end to customs duties & import taxes
ISLAMABAD: The new National Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025–2030 has recommended that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reduce Customs Duty...
Arrangements for upcoming meeting between PM and top 20 CEOs reviewed
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting was held here on Tuesday to review preparations for Prime Minister upcoming interaction with chief executive officers...
Govt’s cashless economy initiatives to ensure sustainable growth: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized that the ongoing initiatives to transform the country into a cashless economy will...
15 sectors contribute over 57% of FBR’s sales tax revenue
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs1,619.5 billion in domestic sales tax during FY2024–25, reflecting a 32.4% increase...
FBR boosts business confidence with Rs493b refunds in FY2024-25
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and enhancing revenue generation by...
FBR introduces one-time remuneration structure for ADRC chairpersons in tax disputes
ISLAMABAD: The FBR has notified a revised payment structure for the chairpersons and members of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees...
