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FBR extends sales tax, excise return filing deadline
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing sales tax and federal excise duty...
Pakistan issues tender to import 100,000 tons of sugar
LAHORE: Pakistan's Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued a fresh international tender to purchase 100,000 metric tons of white...
FBR tax collection 2024-25 surpasses Rs1 trillion
ISLAMABAD: In a report by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), a total FBR tax collection of Rs. 1,017.8 billion...
President highlights vast potential to enhance Pak-China trade, economic collaboration
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday appreciating China’s role in Pakistan’s socio-economic development, highlighted the vast potential for increasing...
Pakistan, WB resolve to expand cooperation, achieve long-term development goals
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with Regional Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle...
Pakistan, Afghanistan cut tariffs to 27pc after signing Preferential Trade Agreement
ISLAMABAD: In a major move toward normalising ties, Pakistan and Afghanistan have signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to reduce...
Tax claims from retail sector raise questions amidst FBR reforms
ISLAMABAD: A recent claim by the Prime Minister’s Office, stating that the retail sector contributed an additional income tax of...
IMF rejects Ministry of Energy’s 3-year marginal energy package
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday rejected the Ministry of Energy’s proposed 3-year marginal energy package for industries....
PM Shehbaz hails FBR reforms, calls for time-bound actions to sustain progress
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting on the ongoing reforms in the Federal...
ADB forecasts decline in inflation, economic growth rate in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast a slowdown in economic growth for developing countries in South Asia over...
PM orders full autonomy of Privatization Commission in SOEs’ denationalization
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities to ensure that the Privatization Commission would be given...
Pakistan, MENAAP agree to develop package for CPF implementation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Ahad Cheema, and Regional Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and...
Maritime Ministry launches drive to comprehensively address marine pollution
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs launched the campaign to comprehensively address the marine pollution threatening to the blue economy,...
Pakistan secured over $22b in external funding during FY24-25
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan secured more than $22 billion in external funding during the last fiscal year, including close to $2 billion...
FBR clarifies sales tax fundamentals – mandatory registration for online sellers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its efforts to streamline tax compliance and expand the tax net,...
Pakistan, Australia to boost cooperation in energy and mining sectors
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, and Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation...
Pakistan, Vietnam set sights on $10b trade partnership
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Vietnam plan to boost their trade to $1 billion soon. Both countries have set a long-term target...
FinMin highlights importance of regulatory framework to protect investors, consumers
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the new leadership at the Competition Commission of...
FBR notifies concessional duty rates for electric & HEVs in FY2026
ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive move to champion clean energy transportation and reduce environmental pollution, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
Pakistan to hold business networking event in Beijing next month
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Embassy in China will hold a business networking event in Beijing by the end of next month...
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