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FBR reports 545pc surge in property transaction tax collection over five years
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a staggering 545% increase in income tax collection from transactions involving...
FBR reveals 200pc surge in salary tax collection over five years
ISLAMABAD: In a significant revelation, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a remarkable 200% surge in salary tax...
Pakistan raises over $4.2b in bond auction, launches first 15-year zero coupon issue
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan raised more than Rs1.2 trillion ($4.2 billion) in a government bond auction, including the launch of its first-ever...
Cabinet approves Power Sector debt plan to restore financial stability
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet gave the green light to Pakistan’s largest financial restructuring scheme aimed at eliminating the crippling circular...
FBR publicly names sugar mills in major tax evasion crackdown
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move highlighting the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) intensified efforts against tax evasion, Chairman Rashid Langrial...
Finance Ministry signs $1b syndicated finance facility
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance has signed a syndicated term finance facility of 1,000 million dollars partially guaranteed by a Policy...
Senate Committee rejects tax on Islamabad Club
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has put forth a series of new tax measures in the Finance Bill...
FBR cuts transit cargo examination to 5pc, scanning to 10pc
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed significant reductions in the scanning and physical examination of transit trade...
FBR rolls out ‘Certificate of Eligibility’ on IRIS Portal
ISLAMABAD: In a significant step towards enforcing tax compliance in high-value transactions, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has integrated...
Commerce ministry plans to reform Trade Organization Rules 2013
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has launched a nationwide campaign of awareness and consultative sessions aimed at updating the Trade...
Solar tax cut to 10pc after review, confirms Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that the digital sales tax on...
Govt unveils draft National Tariff Policy 2025–30
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan unveiled the draft National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 during the National Regulatory Reforms Conference organized...
Senate body warns FBR over provincial tax domain, backs abolition of property FED
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has issued a stern warning to the Federal Board of Revenue...
Aurangzeb reaffirms commitment to structural reforms for competitive economy
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to ensure structural reforms to...
Pakistan, US agree to expedite finalisation of trade deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have resolved to carry forward their negotiations through a constructive engagement to finalise the...
Only 12 Pakistanis declare assets over Rs10b amidst wealth underreporting
ISLAMABAD: In a startling disclosure before the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid...
FBR distributes controversial Honda fleet, issues strict usage SOPs
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially commenced the distribution of brand-new Honda City vehicles to its tax...
Govt limits FBR’s arrest powers after public, businessmen concerns
ISLAMABAD: The federal government decided to limit the proposed powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for arresting company...
PM takes notice of media reports over tax defaulters’ arrests, forms special committee
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took a notice of media reports regarding the arrest of tax defaulters...
Pharma export council set up to boost overseas sales
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has this month established a new Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (PharmEx Pakistan) in a bid to expand exports...
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