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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...
Pakistan, China friendship association gala highlights new phase of strategic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: The Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, attended the prestigious Sangam Club 2025 Gala,...
ECC endorses frameworks for energy sector reforms, phased rationalization of remittance schemes
ISLAMABAD:The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet endorsed the agreed framework among the concerned entities for the settlement of...
FBR revenue boosts by Rs52b from sugar, cement sectors
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a significant increase in tax collection from Pakistan’s sugar and cement...
Pakistan aims to advance crypto council from business perspective: FinMin
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Pakistan aims to advance the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) from...
Major progress made on privatisation of PIA, HBFC and three airports
ISLAMABAD: Key progress has been reported in the government’s privatisation drive as the Privatisation Commission Board, chaired by Adviser to the...
Pakistan keen to foster economic, trade cooperation with Iran: PM
ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the Parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, of Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf along...
Circular debt surges by Rs79b in Q1FY26 to Rs1.69tr
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rose by Rs79 billion in the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26, reaching Rs1.693 trillion...
Pakistan expects Rs500b savings in debt servicing due to stable rates, says finance ministry
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects to save up to Rs500 billion in debt-servicing costs during the ongoing fiscal year (FY26), supported by...
Finance Minister highlights urgent need to mainstream climate finance
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the need for pragmatic, coordinated, and forward-looking approaches to climate finance...
Pakistan notifies customs rules for barter trade with Russia, Iran & Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has officially notified the customs clearance procedure for barter trade with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan, marking...
Govt expands asset declaration system to include special pay scale officers
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to further expand the scope of the asset declaration system. According to sources, on the recommendation...
Pakistan-Germany negotiations yield €114m development package
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Germany successfully concluded the 2025 Pakistan-Germany bilateral negotiations on development cooperation in Islamabad. The negotiations were co-chaired by...
