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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the team of Deloitte on the sidelines of...

IMF engages with Pakistan on tax reforms & judicial efficiency

ISLAMABAD: Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded a series of meetings in Islamabad, engaging with key Pakistani...

Pakistan to boost US imports & investments: FinMin Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the South Asian nation is looking to buy more goods from the US...

Pakistan, Malaysia discuss digital finance opportunities

KUALA LAMPUR: Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO Bilal Bin Saqib met Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan during his...

FBR officials stage nationwide protest over alleged unequal benefits

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials across Pakistan are staging a nationwide protest today, according to sources within the...

UAE sign MoUs to boost cooperation in trade, culture, consular affairs

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to promote bilateral cooperation in multiple...

Pakistan’s salt exports to China surge by 40pc in 1Q FY2025

BEIJING: Pakistan’s salt exports to China witnessed a significant increase in the first quarter of 2025, rising by 40% compared...

Pakistan can boost food exports with investment, technology: FTO Coordinator

ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to the Minister of State and Federal Tax Ombudsman Saif Ur Rehman on Sunday said that Pakistan has...

Inside the numbers: Pakistan hits 6.7 million active taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development for Pakistan’s tax landscape, the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) has crossed the 6.7 million mark,...

FBR introduces electronic invoicing for businesses

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has mandated the implementation of electronic invoicing for registered businesses in Pakistan. This...

Mobile sector benefits from substantial tax relief, FBR reports Rs33b exemption

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disclosed that local mobile phone manufacturing received a significant boost through sales...

Govt offers duty allowance incentives on remittances to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to boost foreign inflows and encourage the use of legal banking channels, the government of Pakistan...

FBR extends date of submission of sales tax & FED till April 25, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date of submission of Sales Tax and Federal Excise Return...

FinMin Aurangzeb departs for US to attend WB, IMF Spring 2025 meetings

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for the United States (US) on Saturday to attend...

PM launches Performance Management System at FBR, calls for strong efforts to reduce debts

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officers to work with unwavering...

Tax-to-GDP target fixed at 11.2pc for FY25-26

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government, in consultation with the IMF (International Monetary Fund), has set a tax-to-GDP target of 11.2% for...

With focus on revenue target, FBR cancels Saturday as offday

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday announced to cancel Saturday’s holiday to boost efforts to achieve revenue collection...

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan meets Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi in Islamabad Discussions held on bilateral trade, transit issues, and border cooperation.

Pakistan, Afghanistan vow to deepen trade ties: Commerce Minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin...

Govt to revise barter trade policy with Iran amid border truck crisis