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FTO vows to tackle tax maladministration
ISLAMAABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Zafar Hijazi has said that the office remains committed to address the maladministration within tax...
Turkey opposes Pakistan’s penalty on its soda ash exports
ISTANBUL: Turkey said the proposed duties on its soda ash exports to Pakistan are based on an inflated profit margin....
World Bank urges Pakistan to cut expenses, reform resource distribution
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has urged Pakistan to reduce unnecessary federal expenses and reform the way financial resources are distributed...
PM Shehbaz sets FBR revenue target above Rs15 trillion for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set a revenue collection target of more than Rs15 trillion for the Federal Board...
Salaried class stayed the biggest taxpayers despite tax cuts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan salaried workers paid an estimated Rs630 billion in income tax during fiscal year 2025-26, exceeding the real estate...
Petroleum levy on petrol raised to Rs70.36, cut to Rs70.82 on diesel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has restructured petroleum levies by increasing the petroleum development levy (PDL) on petrol and reducing it...
PM Shehbaz hails FBR for surpassing historic revenue target
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded senior officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for surpassing...
Govt working to resolve traders’ issues, says Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government is engaging with major chambers of commerce across the country to...
Faulty tax calculations cost FBR Rs118b in super tax: Audit Report
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) suffered a revenue shortfall of nearly Rs. 118 billion in super tax over...
Islamabad High Court blocks NHA notification on toll fees
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has stopped the National Highway Authority (NHA) from charging additional toll tax on citizens using...
Inside the numbers: Pakistan hits 8.2 million active taxpayers
ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan’s tax ecosystem, the number of active taxpayers in the country stands at 8,297,638 according to the latest...
Pakistan Customs posts 33pc increase in revenue collection
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has collected a record Rs. 467 billion in import taxes in June 2026, marking a 33 percent...
Fuel prices remain unchanged as govt adjusts levies
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to double the Climate Support Levy on petrol and diesel to Rs5 per litre,...
Blind fraud victim gets Rs19.2m back, IHC orders car handover
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered that two vehicles belonging to a convicted bank manager be handed over...
Finance Minister visits FBR headquarters, commends historic revenue achievement
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb visited Federal Board of Revenue Headquarters and commended the Board...
FBR collects Rs13.6 trillion in taxes during FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue collected a total of Rs13,601 billion in taxes during fiscal year 2025-26, while refunds amounting...
Govt increases tax on restaurant card payments
ISLAMABAD: Customers dining at restaurants across Pakistan will now pay revised tax rates following a new government directive that took...
FBR enforces Rs25,000 surcharge payment for individuals from July 1
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated its IRIS portal to enforce the newly introduced Rs. 25,000 Active...
Pakistan secures $700m ADB loan for insurance, financial sector reforms
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $700 million policy-based loan agreement on Monday aimed at strengthening...
World Bank urges fiscal reforms to strengthen service delivery, stability in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs to strengthen the way financial resources are shared between the federal, provincial and local governments to maintain...
