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FinMin Aurangzeb advances economic cooperation with US Commerce Secretary
WASHINGTON DC: A Pakistani delegation, led by Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met US Commerce Secretary Howard...
Pakistan banks emerge as largest taxpayers; PBA warns against excessive tax burden
KARACHI: Pakistan’s banking sector has become the single-largest contributor to government revenue due to elevated taxation levels, according to the...
FBR generates Rs9b through public auctions in 7MFY26
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected more than Rs9 billion as advance income tax from public auctions...
FBR to sell Bahria Town’s entire Murree Property in March
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will auction 527 kanals of Bahria Town’s land in Tehsil Murree on March...
OGDC discovers new oil, gas reserves in Sindh
TANDO ALLAH YAR: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has announced the discovery of another new oil and...
Pakistan, Philippines agree to boost multi-sector cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Pakistan and the Philippines, at the second meeting of their Joint Economic Commission held in Manila, agreed...
SAPM assures chemical manufacturers of policy support, industry friendly budget
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan assured chemical manufacturers of policy...
Pakistan–US advance cooperation framework on Roosevelt Hotel, New York
WASHINGTON: The Governments of Pakistan and the United States have formally launched a strategic economic initiative, including collaboration with the...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stand $21.30b
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 21,301.5 million as of February 13, 2026 while the...
PM invites US to enhance financing for Pakistan’s energy, mining, IT projects
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday highlighting Pakistan’s fast-improving macroeconomic fundamentals, government’s commitment to deepening structural reforms, and attractive...
FBR reshuffles 11 PCS officers of BS-19-20 to different stations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday announced the transfers and postings of high-profile officers of the Pakistan...
FBR introduces CAPTCHA security feature for IRIS Portal login
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enhanced security measures on its online tax filing platform by introducing a...
IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s economic recovery ahead of review talks
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged signs of economic improvement in Pakistan, stating that inflation has remained under...
FBR warns textile spinning units of import ban, blacklisting
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced strict enforcement measures against textile spinning units that fail to install...
ECC approves release of Rs19b for PM’s Ramazan package
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved the release of Rs19 billion for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Ramazan...
88pc unlisted companies now disclose financial results: SECP
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that around 88% of unlisted licensed companies in Pakistan...
FBR issues customs values for imported olives vide VR No.2045/2026
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the customs values of imported olives for the assessment of duties...
ICCI to expand facilitation desks for business community
ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Sardar Tahir Mehmood has reiterated that the Chamber, being the mother...
FBR sets one-week deadline for businesses to link with tax system
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed a broad range of businesses and service providers to link their...
Pakistan allows re-export of stuck Afghan transit trade cargo via ports
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue has allowed the re-export of stranded Afghan transit trade cargo through ports in Karachi...
