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Pakistanis back 5pc tax on social media influencers, survey finds
ISLAMABAD: A majority of Pakistanis support the government’s proposal to impose a 5% withholding tax on social media influencers and...
Pakistan, Italy sign €20m concessional loan agreement for agriculture skills project
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy on Monday signed a concessional loan agreement worth €20 million (approximately Rs 6.3 billion) to support...
President Zardari assents to Finance Bill 2026
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari gave his constitutional assent to the Finance Bill 2026, officially enacting the federal budget for...
FBR designates Taftan Railway Station as Customs Station
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has designated 11.75 acres of land at Taftan Railway Station as a Land...
Rs6b tax & petroleum levy evasion uncovered
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have uncovered an alleged tax and petroleum levy evasion worth Rs. 6 billion, leading to the registration of...
FBR defends Rs30m recovery from taxpayer’s bank account
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has defended its decision to recover Rs. 30 million (Rs. 3 crore) directly...
Govt raises petroleum levy on petrol, diesel
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel despite keeping fuel prices unchanged for the coming...
Govt abolished Super Tax for major export-oriented companies
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the complete abolition of Super Tax for companies whose export receipts account for more...
SIFC okays White Oil Pipeline to strengthen Pakistan energy infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has approved the Machike–Thallian–Tarru Jabba White Oil Pipeline (WOP), a key project aimed...
FBR imposes conditions on skimmed milk powder imports from July 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new regulatory conditions for the import of skimmed milk powder under...
Cement industry applauds FBR action against illegal cement factory
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) has praised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and other government agencies...
Pakistan implements revised income tax slabs from July 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced a restructured income tax system for salaried individuals and public sector...
NA approves Finance Bill 2026-27, rejects opposition amendments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly on Monday passed the Finance Bill 2026-27 by a majority vote, rejecting all amendments moved by...
FBR extends customs duty exemption on aircraft and aviation parts for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended customs duty exemptions on the import of aircraft, aviation spare parts,...
Chairman FBR, Secretary finance host luncheon to honor Budget team
ISLAMABAD: Chairman FBR,Rashid Mahmood Langrial, and Secretary Finance, Imdad Ullah Bosal, hosted a luncheon today to honor the core budget...
FBR confirms no increase in customs duty on imported smartphones from July 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that customs duty rates on imported smartphones will remain unchanged from...
Sales tax concessions on reduced rates jump to Rs636b
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disclosed a significant rise in sales tax concessions granted through reduced tax...
NA approves Rs3 trillion defence budget for FY2026-27 without opposition
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday unanimously approved a Rs. 3 trillion allocation for Pakistan’s armed forces as part of...
Petrol, diesel prices still carry 29pc tax despite cut: sources
ISLAMABAD: Taxes continue to account for 29% of the prices of both petrol and diesel despite the government’s latest reduction...
FBR notifies updated customs duty on import of hybrid vehicles
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified revised customs duty provisions for the import of Hybrid Electric Vehicles...
