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FBR makes POS systems mandatory for shops at petrol pumps
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made Point of Sale (POS) system installation mandatory for shops operating within...
FBR okays Customs Officer status to contract employees hired through private university
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared contract-appointed Sub-Inspectors at Digital Enforcement Stations and Goods Evaluators at Centralized...
FBR notifies Higher Time Scale-17 to 24 PCS officers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has approved the grant of Higher Time Scale-17 to 24 officers of the Customs...
Pakistan’s inflation expected to rise to 8.2pc in FY2026-27: World Bank
NEW YORK: The World Bank has released its 2026 economic report on Pakistan’s development outlook, reporting that the country’s economy...
IMF sees 1.3pc contraction in Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa in 2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday forecast a sharp drop in economic output in the Middle East, North...
FBR seeks government employees’ data by October 27, including quota details
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all relevant officials to submit data on government employees by October...
Peshawar Customs Chief orders two-year audit of pay orders at Azakhel Dry Port after fraud detected
PESHAWAR: Chief Collector Customs Appraisement Peshawar, Abdul Waheed Marwat, has ordered a comprehensive audit of all pay orders submitted at...
Govt facilitating development partners to encourage investment: Ahad Cheema
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema has said the government is providing full support to development partners and...
PSW, PHDEC join hands to advance digital trade readiness of horticulture sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export...
Supreme Court sets aside Rs4.79b tax liability on USF payments to telecom companies
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that payments made by the Universal Service Fund (USF) to telecommunications companies...
National savings profit rates increased for pensioners, senior citizens
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased profit rates on several national savings schemes, including those designed for pensioners, senior citizens and...
Govt considers dedicated sales tax zones in FBR, expanded powers for chairman
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering establishing dedicated sales tax zones within the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) Large Taxpayer...
FBR starts electronic monitoring of production in steel sector
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced mandatory electronic monitoring of production and dispatches in Pakistan’s iron and...
Sustainable economic growth remains government’s key priority: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stressed the need to expand Pakistan’s tax base, saying sustainable economic growth remains...
Pakistan, United States discuss advancing bilateral trade agreement
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with United States Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker to...
Pakistan’s external borrowing surges 200pc to $5.45b
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan borrowed $5.4496 billion in external loans during the first three months of the current fiscal year, marking a...
IMF urges Pakistan to expand tax net, cut concessions to boost economic growth
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund is urging Pakistan to overhaul its tax system by reducing tax concessions, bringing under-taxed sectors...
IHC issues SCN to Customs Collector over delay in return of gold bars
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has issued a show-cause notice to the collector how for failing to return seized gold...
Pakistan revises GDP growth to 3.65%, economy hits $450.4bn
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic growth rate for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been revised downward by 0.05 percentage points to 3.65%,...
Pakistan, Canada begin third round of bilateral investment treaty talks
ISLAMABAD: A special delegation from Canada has arrived to carry on the discussions of the third round of negotiations on...
