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IMF slaps 11 new conditions to Pakistan’s $7b loan programme
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has added 11 more stringent conditions on Pakistan under the latest staff-level review of its...
IMF lowers FBR revenue target to Rs. 13.98 trillion for FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) revenue collection target for the fiscal...
FBR to commence digital tax operations training for nearly 1,100 officers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to launch an extensive training program aimed at equipping its officers...
US Exim Bank approves $1.25b financing for Reko Diq Project
ISLAMABAD: The Reko Diq project has taken a major step forward as the US Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) has formally approved...
FBR puts lavish social media users under scrutiny in tax crackdown
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has said that individuals flaunting luxury cars, designer clothing and...
FBR suspends Customs inspector deputed at Islamabad airport for misconduct
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) suspended a Customs inspector at Islamabad International Airport following a complaint alleging extortion,...
Pakistan ‘receives’ $1.2b from IMF under EFF
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has ‘received’ a $1.2 billion installment from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As per details, the third tranche...
FBR intensifies action against tax evaders
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman, Rashid Langrial, has stated that a vigorous nationwide crackdown against tax evaders...
Asian Development Bank upgrades Pakistan GDP growth forecast to 3pc
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday upgraded Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 from 2.7 percent to 3...
Pakistan, UK discuss tax reform & digital governance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom reaffirmed cooperation on economic reform and digital governance with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb telling UK...
IMF urges Pakistan to maintain tough reforms after approving $1.29b loan
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of $1.29 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)...
FTO highlights record surge in taxpayer confidence, 98% implementation rate
ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mehmood Jah on Wednesday said the FTO Secretariat had emerged as one of...
Proposal to allow overseas Pakistanis to bring one tax-free mobile phone: FBR Chairman
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Tuesday said the government is considering reducing taxes on...
FBR clarifies erroneous tax return SMS issued by telecom service providers
ISLAMABAD: Each year in September, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) approaches Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to send customized text...
Govt achieves 27pc revenue growth; digital monitoring, anti-evasion enforcement expanded: FinMin
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has informed the National Assembly that Pakistan recorded a 27 percent increase in federal...
FBR notifies fresh property valuation tables for Islamabad, issues SRO 2392(I)/2025
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified new property valuation tables for Islamabad through SRO 2392(I)/2025, dated...
Aurangzeb hails national support for structural reforms as IMF completes key reviews
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday acknowledged the strong cooperation of federal ministries, government...
IMF approves $1.3b for Pakistan to support economic reforms
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $1.3 billion for Pakistan after clearing two loan tranches under the country’s ongoing...
PM approves projects to enure uninterrupted power supply to Gwadar, GB
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved electricity projects for Gilgit Baltistan and Gwadar, including a 100 MW...
ECC to review proposed rise in petrol and diesel profits
ISLAMABAD: The preparations to increase profits of companies and dealers on petrol and diesel have been completed. According to details,...
