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IMF praises Pakistan’s economic reforms, highlights strong progress and climate focus
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Pakistan’s strong performance under its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), describing...
FBR to automate input tax adjustments, empowering taxpayers to contest decisions
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to implement a significant change in its tax administration, as it...
Pakistan, UK agrees to deepen bilateral economic, trade ties
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a meeting with Lord Wajid Khan, UK Minister of Housing, Communication,...
President calls for promoting trade, investment ties with Czech Republic, Ukraine
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari called for promoting Pakistan’s trade and investment relations with Czech Republic and Ukraine as Pakistan’s...
Finance ministry sounds alarm over Rs5.9 trillion in govt losses
ISLAMABAD: The latest report from the Ministry of Finance shows that losses in more than 15 government-owned companies have crossed...
FBR harassing exporters on baseless tax evision allegations: FTO
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has strongly criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for harassing exporters by arbitrarily...
FBR rules out withdrawal of law disallowing 50pc expenses on large cash sales
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has firmly stated that the government will not withdraw the...
Economic development impossible without modernizing outdated system: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the transformation of the outdated system into a modern, digital, and...
US stresses stronger economic ties with Pakistan, highlights mineral sector opportunities
WASHINGTON: The United States has once again emphasized the importance of strengthening economic cooperation with Pakistan, with a special focus...
Pakistan, EU sign €20m deal to boost governance and business climate
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have signed a €20 million grant agreement to support improved governance and a...
Pakistan, Vietnam PTA within 2025, for sustainable trade growth
HANOI: The 5th Meeting of the Pakistan–Vietnam Joint Trade Committee (JTC) on Friday decided Pakistan and Vietnam Preferential Trade Agreement...
Bank statement alone not proof of income, rules Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that a bank statement alone does not constitute proof...
Pakistan & UAE team up for smarter digital future
DUBAI: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to increase cooperation on digital reforms and public sector governance....
Pakistan steps into China’s market with first-ever panda bond push
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING: Pakistan has launched a five-day investor roadshow in Beijing as it prepares to issue its first-ever Panda Bond -...
Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm commitment to boost ties, target $5b trade volume
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including defence, trade, energy, culture, education,...
CEO & CFO exempted from FBR’s arrest powers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been stripped of its controversial powers to arrest the CEO and CFO...
PM calls for joint strategy on sustainable agri reforms
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that a comprehensive strategy should be framed in coordination with the provinces for...
Crypto revolution: Pakistan to launch digital asset regulatory authority
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) - a major step...
Aurangzeb reaffirms govt’s commitment to consultative policy framework
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, here on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining an...
Meeting of Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing of Federal Govt held
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing of the Federal Government was held at the Finance Division under...
