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FBR confirms no increase in customs duty on imported smartphones from July 1, 2026

Sales tax concessions on reduced rates jump to Rs636b

NA approves Rs3 trillion defence budget for FY2026-27 without opposition

Petrol, diesel prices still carry 29pc tax despite cut: sources

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FBR imposes additional 40pc regulatory duty on imported cars

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant policy move by imposing an additional 40% regulatory duty...

Pakistan’s public debt swells by 13pc to Rs80.5 trillion in FY2025

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total public debt increased by 13% in fiscal year 2025, reaching Rs80.5 trillion, despite efforts by the Finance...

IDB approves $475m for M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway project

ISLAMABAD: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved a $475 million financing package for the M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway project, aiming...

Attorney General clarifies FTO’s jurisdiction on tax assessment, goods classification

ISLAMABAD: Attorney General of Pakistan, Mansoor Usman Awan, informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Wednesday that...

Pakistan repays $500m Eurobond, maintains steady debt servicing amid improved outlook

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully repaid its $500 million International Bond (Eurobond) that matured on September 30, 2025, in line with...

Pakistan seeks to lure US investment after Trump’s pivot

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the US are deepening cooperation in energy, mining and technology sectors, with Islamabad planning an investor conference...

IMF gives deadline until 2031 to completely eliminate circular debt

ISLAMABAD: Crucial decisions have emerged from the ongoing economic negotiations between the Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund...

FBR extends tax return filing deadline to Oct 15

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax...

No new taxes to cover revenue shortfall, says Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has made it clear that the government will not slap extra taxes on the people...

FBR misses revenue target by Rs199bn in first quarter of FY2025

ISLAMABAD: The Federal board of Revenue (FBR) recorded a revenue shortfall of Rs199 billion during the first quarter of the...

FBR asks Power Division to set up 40MW grid station at Chaman border

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has requested the Power Division to establish a 40MW grid station at the...

Pakistan launches sovereign sustainable financing framework

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched its Sovereign Sustainable Finance Framework, aimed at strengthening the country’s commitment to sustainability while setting out...

Sustained reforms, disaster resilience key to continued economic growth: ADB

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s improved macroeconomic conditions contributed to an uptick in growth in fiscal year 2025 (ended 30 June 2025), underpinned...

IMF demands zero rise in power sector circular debt

ISLAMABAD: Crucial negotiations were held between a delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani officials regarding the power...

Pakistan, UNICEF to cement cooperation for sustainable development