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FBR beats July revenue target by Rs40b

01/08/2026

Saudi-based Falcon vision group expresses interest in $10b investment in Pakistan

01/08/2026

FBR announces IRIS system shutdown schedule

01/08/2026

Islamabad hosts high-level logistics summit to drive trade and maritime growth

31/07/2026

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Hungary backs GSP Plus extension, vows deeper ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Putting its weight behind Pakistan’s GSP+ status, Hungary agreed on Wednesday to expand cooperation with Pakistan across key sectors...

Govt to digitize national economy: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has decided to digitize the national economy, with all ministries tasked with implementing the measures...

External account posts record monthly surplus

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad said here on Thursday that the country’s Current Account posted a record monthly...

World Bank sees ‘gaping holes’ in Pakistan’s tax system

ISLAMABAD: Describing the tax system of Pakistan as “unfair and absurd”, the global lender World Bank (WB) called for effectively...

Islamabad ATIR deems FBR audit selection process under Clause 105A illegal

ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad has issued a significant ruling declaring the audit selection process conducted by...

Kuwait extends oil credit facility for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Kuwait has extended oil credit facility for Pakistan for another two years. This was conveyed by Kuwait’s Ambassador to...

Pakistan ‘links’ tax relief for salaried class with IMF’s consent

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has ‘linked’ tax relief for the salaried class with the consent of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in...

FBR provides Rs1.65b in tax relief on retirement gratuities

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced income tax exemptions totaling Rs 1.65 billion on gratuity payments made...

Govt abolishes 3pc FED on property sale

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to immediately abolish the 3% federal excise duty (FED) being charged on the first sale...

Upgraded Fitch rating reflects world confidence in Pakistan’s economy: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday welcomed the upgradation of economic rating of Pakistan by global credit rating agency...

FBR directs field formations to submit vacancy details by April 18

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reiterated its directive to all concerned field formations to urgently submit details...

Fitch upgrades Pakistan to ‘B-‘; outlook stable

HONG KONG: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pakistan's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'B-' from 'CCC+'. The Outlook is...

Tribal areas receive Rs14b electricity tax relief: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported that consumers in the tribal areas benefited from a significant tax...

Minister Kayani, IFC discuss key steps to modernise Pakistan Railways

ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) led by Global Director Linda Rudo Munyengeterwa met with Railways...

Govt mulls up to 50pc tax hike on food items in budget 2025-26

14/04/2025

ISLAMABAD: The prices of several food items, including popular beverages and processed edibles, are likely to surge by up to...

IFC reaffirms support for macroeconomic reforms