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Import duties slashed on SUVs (44pc), cars (15pc), cheese (10pc) & poultry (5pc) from July 1, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has significantly reduced regulatory duties (RDs) on a wide range of imported goods, including food products,...
Aurangzeb advocates country-led, results-based development Spain conference
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has called for a renewed global commitment to revitalising international...
FBR falls short of tax revenue target for FY25 despite record collections
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax collection increased by 26% to Rs. 11.735 trillion in the fiscal year...
FBR blocks access of unregistrater devices for IRIS
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a crucial new security protocol for accessing its IRIS portal, making...
Pakistan enforces Rs339.5b tax measures from July 1
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has officially implemented new taxation measures amounting to Rs339.5 billion, as introduced through the Finance...
FBR issues regulatory duty chart for FY 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the regulatory duty (RD) rates applicable for the fiscal year...
PM welcomes Bloomberg report on Pakistan’s economic stability
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of Pakistan has expressed satisfaction with Bloomberg’s latest report on Pakistan’s economic stability, stating it strongly...
Audit reveals 76pc surge in tax filers fails to boost revenue, tax-to-GDP ratio declines
ISLAMABAD: Despite a substantial 76% increase in the number of income tax return filers in the tax year 2024, Pakistan’s...
World Bank appoints new Country Director for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has appointed Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar the new World Bank Country Director for Pakistan effective from...
Economy continues growth momentum in FY2025: Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy continued growth momentum in fiscal year 2024-25, supported by strengthened macroeconomic fundamentals, prudent fiscal management, and improved...
Tax exemptions granted to over 50 entities, including Fauji Foundation, Army Welfare Trust
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Bill 2025-26, approved by parliament, includes a provision for over 50 tax exemptions impacting several organizations. The...
FBR starts targeted crackdown on solar energy sector for tax compliance
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a targeted monitoring campaign, deploying its officers to oversee the sales...
Govt committed to maintaining financial discipline with balanced decisions: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar underscored the government’s commitment to taking balanced decisions that maintain financial...
FBR fixes minimum retail price of cement for sales tax calculation
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new notification (S.R.O. 1126(I)/2025) dated June 27, 2025, to fix...
Cash withdrawal restrictions under Section 114C primarily target individuals
ISLAMABAD: Under the latest amendments to Section 114C of the Income Tax Ordinance, restrictions on cash withdrawals from bank accounts...
FBR accused of “unprecedented negligence” as Anomalies Committee members protest
ISLAMABAD: A serious controversy has erupted over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) conduct, with Ehsan Malik, Chairman of the...
Advisor welcomes PBA support for govt. reforms, federal budget
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad welcomed and thanked the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) for their strong and...
World Bank reaffirms longstanding support for Pakistan’s economic agenda: Ahad Cheema
WASHINGTON: Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema held high-level discussions with World Bank leadership during his official visit to...
FBR establishes special facilitation desks for overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: In a significant initiative aimed at streamlining tax-related processes and providing comprehensive guidance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
Meeting reviews progress on Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2025–30
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan has said that the government...
