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CDNS revises return rates on National Savings Schemes
ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has revised the return rates for several of its National Savings Schemes...
FBR notifies details of sales tax exemptions across sectors
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s sales tax expenditure for the fiscal year 2023-24 has been estimated at Rs. 1,237.11 billion, reflecting a notable...
Pakistan, China sign MoUs in multiple projects
BEIJING: Pakistan and China have signed multiple memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in agriculture, environmental protection and...
Govt makes record $9.3b early debt repayments
ISLAMABAD: Finance ministry said the government had made record early repayments worth Rs2.6 trillion ($9.3 billion) across commercial and central...
Reko Diq secures over $5.5b financing commitments from IFIs
ISLAMABAD: Marking a key breakthrough for Pakistan’s mining sector, Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) has secured over $5.5 billion in...
Pakistan meets most IMF conditions ahead of review mission
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad is gearing up for the arrival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission on September 25, with...
PM launches Mashreq Digital Bank in Pakistan, hails it a milestone for digital economy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally inaugurated Mashreq Digital Retail Bank in Pakistan, marking a significant step...
FBR refutes allegation of losing Rs100b due to Faceless Customs Assessment
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) rebutted a news item in a leading newspaper alleging a revenue loss of...
Innovation and value addition key to export growth: Rana Tanveer
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, stressed on Tuesday the importance of diversifying the export...
Auditor General asks FBR to recover Rs925b from taxpayers
ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to recover over Rs925 billion...
Finance ministry says prudent policies cut Debt-to-GDP ratio, improve fiscal management
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance said here on Tuesday that Pakistan’s debt sustainability has improved with the Debt-to-GDP ratio falling...
Iran, Pakistan agrees for finalization of FTA, activation of border markets
ISLAMABAD: Iran and Pakistan have agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and activate border markets, which was crucial...
Tax exemption to electricity companies surge 173pc: FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a massive surge in tax benefits provided to the electricity generation...
PVARA invites global Expressions of Interest for VASP licensing
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), established under the landmark Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. VII of...
Govt committed to rehabilitate flood affected people: Aurangzeb
KAMALYA: Finance Minister and Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb has said that a climate and agricultural emergency has been declared by the...
Pakistan, Poland vow to deepen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Poland on Monday reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen bilateral relations with a particular focus on expanding trade,...
IMF review mission to vist Pakistan on September 25 for EFF Program assessment
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to send its review mission to Pakistan on September 25 to assess...
FBR grants tax exemption to judiciary of superior courts
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally granted income tax exemption to judges of the superior judiciary for...
Pakistan ‘seeks’ IMF approval for new tax
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to allow the imposition of a new tax through...
Uzbek envoy applauds Sheharyar Memon’s new role, calls for enhanced economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, has applauded Sheharyar Memon on assuming the charge of focal person of...
