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ECC accords in-principle approval of risk coverage schemes for farmers

27/06/2025

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday accorded in-principle approval of risk coverage scheme for small...

FBR directed not to hike taxes, duties on imports from key nations

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has issued directives to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) not to increase taxes and...

FBR & banks partner for data exchange to curb tax evasion

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move aimed at curbing tax evasion and enhancing revenue collection, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Revised finance bill 2025-26: No tax on salaries up to Rs600,000, new slabs introduced

ISLAMABAD: Under the amended finance bill for fiscal year 2025-26, individuals earning up to Rs600,000 annually will be exempt from...

Supplying goods without tax invoice to be treated as tax fraud

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed a major amendment to the Finance Bill 2025, redefining the scope of tax fraud...

Pakistan witnesses historic 55pc surge in voluntary tax payments

ISLAMABAD: In a remarkable transformation of its tax landscape, Pakistan has recorded an unprecedented 55% annual surge in voluntary tax...

Supreme Court declares registration of FIRs against taxpayers unconstitutional

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday declared the registration of FIRs and arrests of taxpayers unconstitutional. The court stated...

WB approves $194m to support education, water projects in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Board (WB) has approved $194 million for two projects to enhance educational opportunities for children and...

FBR redrafts tax officials’ arrest powers, introduces safeguards for NA approval

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised key provisions governing the arrest authority of Inland Revenue officers within...

Govt rules out reversing car import taxes, mandates certification

ISLAMABAD: The government has definitively ruled out reversing existing taxes on car imports, instead opting to introduce mandatory registration and...

ADB announces $350m for Pakistan to boost the role of women in the economy

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $350 million to support access to finance for women...

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US-Pakistan agrees for increasing bilateral economic, trade ties

ISLAMABAD: The United States of America (USA) and Pakistan have agreed to increase bilateral economic and trade ties and meaningful...

Pakistan collects record Rs298b in tobacco taxes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan raised a record Rs298 billion (around $1.1 billion) in tobacco taxes in 2024, marking a victory in the...

FBR offices to remain functional on June 29 & 30

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all its field offices across the country will operate on...

FBR recovers Rs53b through automatic audit closure in Tax Year 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully collected a significant amount of Rs53 billion during the tax year...

Govt approves Rs36bn in new taxes in Finance Bill

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance has approved the government's decision to impose an additional Rs36 billion in new...

Minister says country holds ample petroleum reserves amid fears of closure of Strait of Hormuz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has ample petroleum reserves and an uninterrupted supply chain, a minister said amid fears that Iran may cut...

PM directs formation of 3 specialized committees to promote cashless economy