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FBR extends deadline for POS system integration
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a landmark notification, S.R.O. 1413(I)/2025, on August 1, 2025, making it mandatory...
FBR Call Center temporarily closed for maintenance
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a temporary closure of its FBR Call Center for scheduled maintenance....
FBR to take action against officials involved in misusing powers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken notice of growing concerns from the business community and has begun...
Pakistan, US deepens crypto cooperation after trade deal
WASHINGTON: Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal bin Saqib met with Executive Director of President Trump’s Council on...
Pakistan approves tariff relief deal with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved significant tariff concessions for Afghanistan under the Early Harvest Programme. The Ministry of Commerce...
FBR exceeds July tax collection target
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully met and surpassed its tax collection target for the first month...
Pakistan exempts foreign tech firms from 5pc digital tax
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has withdrawn the 5 percent tax on foreign technology companies and digital platforms supplying goods and services into...
US Tariff Deal to boost Pakistani exports, says Finance Ministry
ISLAMABAD: The new tariff agreement with the United States is expected to enhance market access, strengthen trade flows, and boost...
Cigarettes sans FBR tax stamps to be seized across country
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has authorised provincial revenue and excise officers — not below Grade 16 —...
Pakistan, US successfully conclude landmark trade deal
ISLAMABAD:In a landmark development, Pakistan and the United States finalized a trade agreement aimed at boosting bilateral trade, expanding market...
Vietnam, Pak soon to finalize bilateral PTA for trade liberalization: Ambassador Tuan
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan, Pham Anh Tuan, on Thursday said that Vietnam and Pakistan have agreed to consider...
FBR starts action against taxpayers over integration failure
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has begun penal proceedings against taxpayers who failed to meet the mandatory integration...
Pakistan advances into the era of digital economy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan took a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey on Wednesday, as leaders from government, finance, and...
PM reaffirms Pakistan’s strong partnership with World Economic Forum
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong and longstanding partnership with the World Economic Forum and appreciated...
FBR proposes major amendments to customs rules, eyes streamlined trade
ISLAMABAD:The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has published a draft notification, S.R.O. 1359(I)/2025, proposing significant further amendments to the Customs...
FBR’s policy shift: Late-filers now achieve active status in hours
ISLAMAAD:In a surprising and unannounced development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has quietly modified its system, now allowing non-filers...
FBR notifies option to pay duties after assessment for early GDs
ISLAMABAD:The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new statutory regulatory order, SRO 1360(I)/2025, introducing a key procedural change...
Reform with Resolve: Pakistan updates diplomats on economic and sectoral progress
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, and the Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Bilal Azhar...
FBR reconstitutes committee for sales tax integration licensing
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially reconstituted the committee responsible for evaluating applications related to the integration...
FBR notifies guidelines for changing personal details on IRIS
ISLAMABAD:The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released comprehensive guidelines for taxpayers seeking to change or update their personal details...
