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Govt plans mobile app-based fuel quota for motorcyclists, rickshaws

25/03/2026

LAHORE: The government is planning a new fuel quota system for two- and three-wheelers, including motorcycles and rickshaws, to make...

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan signals 4.5-5pc growth while expanding Pakistan partnership

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday underscored the significance of China’s newly unveiled Outline of the 15th...

Foreign investment in Pakistan increases, says Khurram Shehzad

ISLAMABAD: Rise in foreign investment in Pakistan is a proof that investors’ confidence is boosting, said Adviser to the Finance...

Pakistan extends sugar import tax relief until February 2026

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to extend the duty and tax exemption on sugar imports, pushing the deadline to February...

Pakistan saves $27m in CASA-1000 talks in Sweden

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a significant financial breakthrough in the CASA-1000 project, saving more than $27 million after successfully negotiating...

FBR proposes amendments to Customs Rules 2001, int’l shipment regulations

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued draft amendments to the Customs Rules 2001 and Pakistan’s international shipment...

Govt likely to expand taxes on digital services

ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan moves towards Budget 2026-27, fresh tax ideas have been proposed to bring more sectors into the system....

FBR rolls out major relief for exporters under EFS

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new relief measures under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), aiming to...

NTC extends up to 19.04pc anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel, covers modified products

ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has extended anti-dumping duties of up to 19.04% on imports of cold-rolled (CR) coils...

Govt moves to revise gold jewellery export valuation norms after industry concerns

ISLAMABAD: An inter-ministerial meeting has agreed to revise valuation rules for gold jewellery exports, proposing a shift from percentage-based value...

Pakistan seeks probe into extra cargo charges on meat exports

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce has asked aviation authorities to investigate complaints of additional cargo charges on meat exports, amid concerns...

Govt launches crackdown on hawala, illegal foreign currency transfers

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has decided to launch a large-scale crackdown against illegal foreign currency transfers, targeting networks involved...

ADB launches new country partnership strategy for Pakistan to promote sustainable growth

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Pakistan, 2026–2030, setting out...

Govt to review hybrid vehicle tax incentives in upcoming budget

ISLAMABAD: The government is set to review tax concessions for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles under the new energy vehicle...

Govt assures uninterrupted fuel supply amid global price surge

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Petroleum Monitoring Committee, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, reviewed the nationwide supply and demand...

FBR moves FCC to enforce powers under federal excise laws

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), seeking enforcement of tax authorities’ powers...

Khurram highlights strong macroeconomic improvement despite challenges

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Tuesday highlighted a series of positive macroeconomic developments, signaling improved stability...

IHC halts FBR action on super tax for three power firms

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has suspended Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) notices issued to three independent power producers for...

CTO Islamabad refuses to implement FTO order, raises concerns

byQaisar Mansoor

ISLAMABAD: The Corporate Tax Office (CTO) Islamabad has reportedly declined to implement an unchallenged order issued by Federal Tax Ombudsman...

SECP takes action against 41 state-owned companies for compliance failures