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FBR extends e-invoicing deadline for corporate, non-corporate taxpayers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a one-month extension for corporate and non-corporate taxpayers to comply with...
IMF declines India’s request to revisit Pakistan’s loan, board to meet on May 9
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not accepted India’s reported request to revisit Pakistan’s ongoing loan arrangements, reaffirming its...
FBR launches audit drive targeting income & sales taxpayers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to embark on a comprehensive audit initiative designed to encompass both...
Finance minister briefs S&P on reform progress and economic stability outlook
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, along with his team held a Zoom meeting with representatives...
ATIR declares unlawful sealing of business by tax authorities
ISLAMABAD: In a significant ruling, the Islamabad bench of the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) has declared the sealing of...
AI system launched in Pakistan to streamline cross-border trade
ISLAMABAD: A technology company from Pakistan has introduced AI Faceless Operations — a fully automated, 24/7 system designed to digitize...
FBR tax collection increases 30pc in April 2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday said that tax collection increased by 30 percent on month-on-month basis in...
IMF’s Outlook 2025 predicts 2.6 to 3.6pc growth in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: International Monitory Fund (IMF) has issued the Regional Economic Outlook 2025 for Pakistan, predicting its growth rate 2.6 percent...
Finance Minister underscore’s macroeconomic stability, private sector’s role in engagement with OICCI
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday underscored the importance of macroeconomic stability and enhancing...
Maritime Minister launches complaint cell to speed up public services
ISLAMABAD: A minister's complaint cell has been launched as a key component of the upcoming comprehensive reforms in the maritime...
FBR imposes new system to collect sales tax from cement sector
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a new system to collect sales tax from cement sector. The...
Pakistan-Kazakhstan IGC concludes with the signing of important protocols and MoUs
ISLAMABAD: The 13th Session of the Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation was...
Pakistan-Canada meeting at PMO strengthens trade, investment
ISLAMABAD: Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, met Daniel Arsenault, Counsellor at Canada’s High Commission,...
Supreme Court questions distribution of super tax funds to provinces
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan raised important questions about the distribution of super tax funds during a recent hearing....
FBR chairman asks officials to ensure transparency, increase revenue
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has directed the tax officials to utilize all their capabilities...
IMF board meets on May 9 to review Pakistan’s loan programmes
ISLAMABAD: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on May 9 to review Pakistan’s...
Non-filers likely to face transaction restrictions in budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to introduce stringent measures targeting non-filers in the upcoming budget 2025–26, with new legislation...
World Bank okays $108m additional financing for KP projects
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has approved additional financing for Pakistan, amounting to $108 million to execute two projects supporting...
World Liberty Financial delegation meets PM, other leaders
ISLAMABAD: The WLF delegation — including Zachary Folkman, Zachary Witkoff (son of Steve Witkoff who’s the United States Special Envoy...
Customs officer rejects FBR reward, calling it inappropriate & disturbing
LAHORE: A Pakistan Customs Assistant Collector has formally rejected a reward granted under the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) new...
