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Pakistan targets deeper bond market
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a strategic action plan to deepen Pakistan’s local currency bond market, targeting greater...
Govt finalizes modalities for export of 200,000 tons surplus sugar
ISLAMABAD: The government has finalized the modalities for the export of 200,000 metric tons of surplus sugar and approved the...
FBR IRIS Portal slows as tax return deadline nears
ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of taxpayers have been unable to file their income tax returns for the fiscal year 2025-26 due to...
FinMin Aurangzeb begins IMF talks on EFF, RSF reviews
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has begun discussions with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on the reviews of Pakistan’s...
Bilal Bin Saqib delivers keynote address at Harvard Islamic Finance Conference
MASSACHUSETTS: Pakistan’s Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, MBE, delivered...
FBR orders 50pc fuel cut for official vehicles across field offices
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all field formations to immediately implement a government decision cutting fuel...
Special tax scheme for small shopkeepers in initial implementation phase
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stated that the Special Tax Scheme for Small Shopkeepers is currently in...
Pakistan Customs, PSW advance trade verification with Hong Kong Customs
HONG KONG: Pakistan has taken another step towards trusted digital trade with the operationalization of Pakistan Single Window’s (PSW) integration...
FinMin Aurangzeb’s US Exim talks covered financing for Boeing aircraft: Khurram
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed potential US Export-Import (Exim) Bank financing for Boeing aircraft for privatised PIA, refinery upgrades...
Federal govt plans $500m ADB loan to support pension reforms
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has prepared a plan to borrow a further $500 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)...
FBR welcomes LHC ruling on money laundering cases
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Sunday welcomed a Lahore High Court (LHC) ruling that money laundering cases...
IMF satisfied with SBP briefing during fourth review talks
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has expressed satisfaction with a briefing provided by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
FBR introduces electronic scrutiny system for sales tax returns
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a mechanism for the electronic scrutiny of sales tax returns, enabling...
Asan Tax Scheme sees sharp rise in shopkeeper registrations
ISLAMABAD: Nearly 10,000 shopkeepers have registered under the Asan Tax Scheme (ATS) within the first month of its launch, State...
FBR establishes National Faceless Centre in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established the National Faceless Centre (NFC) in Islamabad as part of a...
FBR ends direct contact with taxpayers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a National Faceless Centre (NFC) in Islamabad to shift tax audits...
PM Shehbaz invites US firms to invest in Pakistan’s emerging sectors
NEW YORK: Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, on Friday invited the American businesses to tap into Pakistan’s vast economic potential, highlighting...
IFC, WB reaffirm cooperation with Pakistan on key development priorities
ISLAMABAD: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank have reaffirmed their readiness to work with the Government of Pakistan...
Aurangzeb calls for translating climate commitments into tangible results
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday stressed the need for translating climate commitments into...
SIFC introduces digital ticketing hub for fast-track business services to investors
ISLAMABAD: To speed up facilitation for investors and business people, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has introduced a digital...
