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FBR beats July revenue target by Rs40b
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) exceeded its tax collection target for July 2026 by collecting Rs820 billion in...
Saudi-based Falcon vision group expresses interest in $10b investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held an important meeting with a high-level...
FBR announces IRIS system shutdown schedule
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that its IRIS portal and related online services will be temporarily...
Islamabad hosts high-level logistics summit to drive trade and maritime growth
ISLAMABAD: The 2nd Pakistan Logistics & Shipping Summit (PLSS) 2026 was successfully held today at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel, bringing...
FBR notifies 5% withholding tax on social media income for tax year 2027
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified a 5% withholding tax on revenues earned from social media platforms...
Pakistan risks losing $200m US investment over rock salt mining dispute
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could lose a proposed $200 million investment from a US company after a dispute over the Warcha rock...
Pakistan’s telecom taxes highest in region: ADB report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's digital economy is being held back by heavy taxation and infrastructure gaps, according to a new Asian Development...
Saudi Arabia defers repayment of Pakistan’s $5b loan for 3 years
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has deferred the repayment of Pakistan’s $5 billion loan for three years. The SBP officials said that...
FBR launches Helpline for 2026 Income Tax Return filing assistance
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a dedicated technical support service to assist taxpayers experiencing problems while...
Federal govt increases Diyat value to Rs19.35m for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the value of Diyat for the financial year 2026-27 by nearly 97 percent, raising...
Pakistan repays $1.4b Chinese loan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repaid a $1.4 billion Chinese commercial loan, with the refinancing expected within the next few weeks, State...
Minister calls for stronger SMEs support, export diversification, industrial reforms
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with a delegation of the Gujranwala Small Chamber...
FTO orders FBR to probe alleged role of courier company, Customs officials in iPhone smuggling scam
ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Zafar Hijazi has flagged what he called an organised scam behind the import and clearance...
PM Shehbaz directs FBR to resolve traders’ issues, orders monthly outreach in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to promptly address the concerns of the...
FBR collects Rs1.87 trillion in taxes through electricity bills over four years
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected a cumulative Rs1.866 trillion in sales tax and income tax through electricity...
FBR targets five new industries in digital tax tracking drive
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will extend its digital production monitoring system to the textile, beverages, steel, poultry,...
PM Shehbaz approves refining policy changes to upgrade Pakistan’s oil refineries
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved proposed amendments to the Pakistan Oil...
FBR issues special tax scheme for small retailers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification introducing a special tax procedure for small retailers. According...
S&P Global expects State Bank to keep cautious monetary stance despite economic gains
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's improving economic indicators are unlikely to trigger an immediate shift in monetary policy, with the State Bank of...
ECC approves new export subsidy schemes to boost Pakistan exports
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved three new export finance subsidy schemes aimed at boosting Pakistan’s exports, improving...
