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Crypto Council CEO calls on Field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss digital future
RAWALPINDI: During a high-level meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, held...
Govt eyes Rs150b windfall from new FED on biscuits, sweets & sauces
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is currently evaluating a significant fiscal maneuver to impose Federal Excise Duty (FED) on a broad...
Pakistan, WB agree to develop implementation mechanism for CPF
ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Economic Affairs, Ahad Cheema held a very productive meeting with Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director for...
PM Shehbaz, World Bank discuss $20b development investment
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from the World Bank, led by Managing Director of...
President lauds IMF programme’s role in economic stability of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday said that the loan programme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had played...
FinMin Aurangzeb pledges continued reform support as OICCI reports surge in business confidence
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met today at the Finance Division with a delegation from...
FBR targets 72 elite in major offshore wealth crackdown
ISLAMABAD: A bold and dramatic move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has zeroed in on 72 ultra-wealthy and influential...
FBR starts probe into dual salary-pension recipients among federal officials
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a detailed investigation to identify federal officials who are simultaneously drawing...
Govt establishes Pakistan Digital Assets Authority to comply with FATF
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to regulate and accelerate the Virtual Asset Economy comp¬liant with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)...
FBR proposes hefty fines for non-compliant retailers in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: In a major move to curb tax evasion, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to propose significantly...
Aurangzeb briefs Netherlands envoy on Country’s current macroeconomic outlook
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Wednesday briefed the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Pakistan...
FBR faces scrutiny over alleged violations in WHT recovery
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is under fire as its Member Legal has been formally approached regarding alleged...
IMF ‘urges’ Pakistan to expedite privatization of state enterprises
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressed Pakistan to expedite the privatization of state-owned enterprises as part of ongoing budget...
FBR requests IMF to reduce tax collection target by Rs250b
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is trying to woo the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce the tax...
Finance Division introduces climate-focused subsidy tracking in federal budget
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has launched a new form, Form-III C, as part of its climate-focused budgeting efforts for the...
PM Shehbaz orders swift implementation of FBR reforms, anti-tax evasion measures
ISLAMABAD: The government plans to introduce a National Targeting System in the country to prevent sales tax evasion and curb...
Steep tax hike on sugary drinks ultra-processed foods proposed
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move aimed at curbing the rising tide of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Ministry of Health Services...
Customs official, trader arrested for corruption: FIA
RAWALPINDI: The anti-corruption Islamabad circle of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two persons, including a customs official, allegedly involved...
Finance Minister highlights impact-linked initiatives for climate resilience
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, today held a key meeting with a high-level delegation from...
Pak, Belarus to deepen industrial, textile ties: Commerce Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belarus prioritized to deepen industrial and textile ties and Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has...
