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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...

Ahad Cheema vows early opening of ASAN Khidmat Center

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division Ahad Cheema vowed to inaugurate the first ASAN Khidmat Center in...

FBR revenue shortfall hits Rs42b in first two months of FY26

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a revenue shortfall of nearly Rs42 billion during the first two...

Pakistan to contact IMF for relief in electricity bills to flood victims

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Finance to initiate talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

Finance minister resolves to stabilise prices, protect vulnerable

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored that controlling inflation and ensuring price stability was among...

US-based multinational company invests $30m in oil sector