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FBR clarifies tax relief for builders under special regime
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a fresh clarification to ease tax compliance for builders and developers...
Pakistan targets Rs350b new tax measures in FY2026–27 budget
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is gearing up to introduce wide-ranging tax reforms and withdraw key exemptions to generate nearly Rs350 billion in...
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to advance trade, transit cooperation, explore new corridor mechanisms
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with Tajikistan Ambassador, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir to discuss measures...
PRA collects Rs12.74b in Rawalpindi; ramps up drive for cashless economy
LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has stepped up efforts to promote a tax culture, expand the tax base and...
Pakistan bans imports of goods made through forced labour
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made it mandatory for importers to certify that goods entering the country are not produced using forced...
New transit framework with Iran to position Pakistan as regional trade hub: ICCI
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has warmly welcomed the federal government’s recent decision to facilitate the transit...
Pakistan not seeking new financing from friendly countries: Aurangzeb
SLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan has no intention to seek new...
Pakistani seafarers set sail on Norwegian-flagged ships under fresh MoU: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with...
PRA chairman reviews service sector’s revenue targets
LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra chaired a meeting to review progress on revenue targets from the services...
Pakistan advances PIA privatisation as Arif Habib Consortium secures full ownership
ISLAMABAD: A significant breakthrough has emerged in the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines, with the Arif Habib Consortium acquiring 100...
SBP announces bank holiday on May 1 on account of Labour Day
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Tuesday that banks nationwide will remain closed on May 1 on...
Pakistan allows export of donkey meat, hides to China via Gwadar Port
GWADAR: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved the export of donkey meat and hides to...
Pakistan power circular debt rises Rs224b to Rs1.84 trillion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector circular debt increased by Rs224 billion during the first eight months of the current fiscal year,...
Pakistan to launch $250m Panda Bond in May 2026
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb just announced a major financial strategy. Pakistan will launch a $250 million Panda bond this...
FBR clarifies tax relief for builders under special regime
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification regarding the applicability of advance tax on property transactions...
Mobile manufacturers warn of IMEI cloning, oppose used phone imports
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Mobile Phone Manufacturers Association (PMPMA) has raised concerns over the sale of smuggled, stolen and counterfeit mobile...
Textile exporters warn of factory closures as costs surge, refunds delayed
ISLAMABAD: The textile export industry has raised concerns over rising costs and policy constraints, warning that current conditions could lead...
FBR reforms to eliminate tax evasion, non-filers
FAISALABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is undertaking extensive reforms and structural changes aimed at completely eliminating tax evasion...
DG Valuation raises customs value on imported used iPhones
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has notified revised enhanced customs values for imported old and used Apple iPhones, a move that is...
Pakistan notifies new transit rules to boost trade corridor with Iran
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has formally issued the “Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026,” a strategic move aimed...
