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FBR allows instalment payments for sales tax on imported mobile phones
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed individuals to pay sales tax on imported mobile phones in instalments,...
PAEC launched to unlock potential, raise Pak-Africa trade to $15b by 2030
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and African countries at the inaugural ceremony of the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) reaffirmed their resolve to raise...
Bilal Bin Saqib seeks global cooperation on digital finance
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal Bin Saqib has called on...
Pakistan, Qatar explore trade route through Middle East, Türkiye to Europe
HONG KONG: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad bin...
Pakistan seeks another $200m for tax reforms as past lending comes under scrutiny
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving to secure another $200 million in foreign financing for tax administration reforms, even as planning authorities...
Around 70 global crypto exchanges seek licences to enter Pakistan, says PVARA chief
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan as the country moves from a ban on cryptocurrencies towards a regulated digital-asset market, Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory...
FBR to deploy real-time production monitoring system across leather sector by Dec 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plans to begin real-time monitoring of leather production by November 2026, with the...
EPBD unveils free ‘Pakistan Economic Dashboard’ with 75 years of data
ISLAMABAD: Recently, the Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) Think Tank officially launched the ‘Pakistan Economic Dashboard’. This public digital...
IMF mission set to visit Pakistan on Sept 22 for fourth EFF review
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are scheduled to begin talks on September 22 for the fourth review...
FBR can hold up to Rs390b in tax refunds under IMF condition, Senate panel told
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) can hold up to Rs390 billion in tax refunds at any given time...
PM Shehbaz gives in-principle approval to Pakistan’s new Auto Policy 2026-31
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given in-principle approval to Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026-31, paving the way for further...
New Zealand keen to explore cooperation with Pakistan in agri-tech
ISLAMABAD: New Zealand has expressed keen interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation with Pakistan in various sectors, particularly agri-tech. This...
Active digital payment merchants rise to 2.03 million: Kiyani
ISLAMABAD: The active merchants using digital payments in Pakistan have surged to 2.03 million from just 0.5 million, already exceeding...
FBR grants major super tax relief to exporters, cuts top rate to 8pc
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced significant changes to income tax rules, providing super tax relief to...
Jam Kamal highlights Pakistan’s strategic role in regional connectivity at Belt and Road Summit
HONG KONG: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, addressing the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, reaffirmed...
FBR redraws enforcement map to crackdown on illicit money flows
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has overhauled how it monitors non-financial businesses and professions for money laundering and...
FBR mandates 5pc tax on social media influencers & content creators
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is officially taxing digital income. Consequently, the FBR will enforce a 5% Withholding...
FBR directs banks to digitally share data on high-value accounts
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for banks and other financial institutions to electronically provide...
Pakistan better positioned to handle Middle East war impact: Moody’s
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in a stronger position to withstand the economic impact of the ongoing Middle East war than it...
World Bank flags Pakistan’s $69m digital economy enhancement project
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank recently flagged significant implementation gaps in Pakistan’s Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP). According to newly reviewed...
