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FBR restricts green channel for importers without digital integration
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to withdraw the green channel facility for importers that fail to...
FBR suspends nine Faceless Customs officials in major crackdown
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major disciplinary action by suspending nine officials associated with its...
Pakistan approaching digital assets with Pakistan-first strategy: Bilal
ZURICH: Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal Bin Saqib says Pakistan is approaching digital assets with a Pakistan-first...
KP enforces new annual taxes on multiple businesses
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has implemented a new annual taxation regime on several businesses and service providers as...
FBR issues new cargo transportation framework for trade with Iran
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new regulatory framework for the transportation of cargo to and...
Pakistanis back 5pc tax on social media influencers, survey finds
ISLAMABAD: A majority of Pakistanis support the government’s proposal to impose a 5% withholding tax on social media influencers and...
Karachi port handles record 54.7m tons of cargo in FY26 amid Iran war
KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) handled the highest volume of cargo in its 138-year-old history this fiscal year, state...
SBP declares July 1 bank holiday across Pakistan
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that banks and financial institutions across Pakistan will remain closed on July...
Pakistan, Italy sign €20m concessional loan agreement for agriculture skills project
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy on Monday signed a concessional loan agreement worth €20 million (approximately Rs 6.3 billion) to support...
KP approves Finance Bill 2026-27 with new taxes, tougher penalties
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the Finance Bill for fiscal year 2026-27, introducing significant increases in provincial taxes...
Pakistan honored with SCO Business Council leadership for 2027
ARACHI: Atif Ikram Shiekh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has attended the Shanghai...
Pakistan, Iran push for rail and road connectivity to unlock bilateral trade
LAHORE: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to accelerate efforts to improve cross-border transportation networks, with both countries identifying stronger road...
SHC declares FBR officers’ appointment to monitor private business null & void
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday declared a Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) office order appointing officers to...
President Zardari assents to Finance Bill 2026
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari gave his constitutional assent to the Finance Bill 2026, officially enacting the federal budget for...
FBR revises customs valuation for auto parts vide VR No2092/2026
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has overhauled the customs valuation mechanism for several imported automobile replacement parts by...
FBR designates Taftan Railway Station as Customs Station
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has designated 11.75 acres of land at Taftan Railway Station as a Land...
Govt cuts jet fuel price by Rs7.15 per litre
KARACHI (Dunya News) – The government has reduced the price of jet fuel by Rs7.15 per litre, bringing the new...
Digital payments account for 92pc of transactions in 3Q: SBP
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a significant increase in digital payment adoption across the country, with...
Rs6b tax & petroleum levy evasion uncovered
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have uncovered an alleged tax and petroleum levy evasion worth Rs. 6 billion, leading to the registration of...
FBR defends Rs30m recovery from taxpayer’s bank account
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has defended its decision to recover Rs. 30 million (Rs. 3 crore) directly...
