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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
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Nations Children's Fund have reiterated their resolve to further strengthen cooperation for sustainable development. The...
Deadline for filing income tax returns will not be extended: FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has denied the reports claiming that the deadline for filing income tax returns...
Pakistan to brief IMF about failure to meet tax collection target
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad is set to host the formal beginning of the second economic review meeting between Pakistan and the International...
German envoy meets finance minister to boost ties
ISLAMABAD: Ina Lepel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan, called on the Federal Minister for Finance and...
Export concessions cost Pakistan Rs44b in 2023-24, FBR report shows
ISLAMABAD: Duties and tax exemptions granted to Pakistani exporters under various schemes caused an estimated revenue loss of nearly Rs44...
Removal of MIS payments tab sparks confusion among taxpayers
ISLAMABAD: In yet another surprising move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed the MIS – Payments Details tab,...
FBR integrates provincial returns into IRIS Portal for simplified sales tax filing
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully integrated provincial sales tax returns into its IRIS portal, enabling taxpayers...
FBR abolishes asset market value condition in Income Tax filing
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) removed the ‘estimated market value column’ from income tax return form 2025 on...
Denmark to launch 3-year strategic sector cooperation with Pakistan power sector: report
ISLAMABAD: Denmark is set to initiate a three-year Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) programme with Pakistan’s energy sector starting January 2026,...
FBR tax offices to remain open on Sept 27-28
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Revenue Division, has directed all its Inland Revenue field formations to remain operational...
FBR notifies new jurisdiction for Directorate of Customs Intelligence & Risk Management
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a new system for the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Risk...
