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Weak enforcement allows illicit trade, causing revenue losses
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) continued to struggle to achieve its revenue targets, not due to economic weakness...
FBR imposes major penalty on customs inspector Abdul Fatah for possessing NCP vehicle
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on a customs official after disciplinary proceedings established...
Businesses penalised for manipulating sales records
LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has conducted enforcement operations in Lahore and Rawalpindi against businesses found involved in manipulation...
Lawyer accuse misuse of FBR identity by purported IRS Officers Association
LAHORE: A serious allegation of impersonation and misuse of official identity has been raised against an entity operating under the...
World Bank delegation meets PRA chairman to advance cashless economy
LAHORE: A four-member delegation of the World Bank held a meeting with Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra...
BOI minister, attends luncheon hosted by ‘Rwanda High Commission’
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, attended a luncheon on Friday hosted by the High...
Customs reforms designed to facilitate trade, ensure transparency: Collector Umar Shafiq
LAHORE: Collector Customs Appraisement Umar Shafiq has said that the department’s main objective is to facilitate the business community and...
Pakistan taps US crude in $430m private-sector oil deal, cuts reliance on Hormuz route
LAHORE: Pakistan has diversified its crude oil sourcing after Cnergyico Pk executed a private-sector commercial transaction to import six million...
Pakistan Customs highlights role in protecting society, destroys Rs1.2b smuggled goods at WCO 2026 event
LAHORE: Pakistan Customs underscored its commitment to safeguarding society and strengthening trade facilitation in line with the World Customs Organization’s...
Provinces need to step up tax collection: FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial
LAHORE: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial said that while both the federal and provincial governments should contribute...
Pakistan introduces new DLTL regime to boost rice exports
LAHORE: The Government of Pakistan has announced a special Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies (DLTL) regime aimed at facilitating...
Customs Lahore IPRE to destroy Rs1.2b counterfeit consignments on International Customs Day
LAHORE: Pakistan Customs will destroy 43 consignments of counterfeit goods on the occasion of International Customs Day, January 26, 2026,...
Punjab collects Rs149.5b in taxes in 1H of FY2026
LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority reports 33% rise in revenue, targets new records in FY26 with focus on expanding revenue base...
CAT dismisses banks’ appeals, upholds CCP’s Rs205m penalties in ESA cartel case
LAHORE: The Competition Appellate Tribunal on Wednesday dismissed ten long-pending appeals filed by several banks and the Pakistan Banks Association,...
FBR issues show-cause notice against AHG Flavours, Baskin-Robbins Pakistan
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), through the Office of the Initiating Officer, Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue, Benami Zone-II...
Khurram Schehzad highlights Pakistan’s vision on digital assets at 27th ITCN Asia
LAHORE: Advisor to the Federal Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad has emphasized the government’s evolving role in the digital economy, stating...
FIA action in refunds scam: LHC dismisses petition of former FBR Member
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a writ petition filed by the former Member Operations (Inland Revenue) of...
PRA to bring long-standing non-taxpayers into tax net
LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has decided to bring individuals and companies which have remained outside the tax net for...
Pakistan’s $13b defence deals will improve economy: Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s defence export pipeline could emerge as one of the most powerful economic drivers between 2026 and 2030, with...
FBR makes asset declaration mandatory for officers seeking promotions
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for officers seeking promotion to submit asset declarations along...
