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Govt agrees to amend Tajir Dost Scheme following protests call

28/08/2024

ISLAMABAD: The government has announced its readiness to amend the Trader Dost Scheme, following the call for nationwide protests by...

Bank account deposit protection limit increased to Rs500,000

byQaisar Mansoor

28/08/2024

KARACHI: Senator Salim Mandviwala chaired a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and reviewed of Deposit Protection Corporation...

FBR rebuts rumors of upcoming amnesty scheme for smuggled vehicles

28/08/2024

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) denied rumors circulating on social media about an upcoming amnesty scheme to regularize...

FBR uncovers Rs69.5b money laundering in solar panel imports

LAHORE: A shocking case of money laundering has been uncovered by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) under the guise...

Electricity price to decrease by up to Rs3 per unit

ISLAMABAD: Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari clarified the process behind electricity pricing in Pakistan during a conversation with the media,...

PTBA suggests measures for smooth, efficient ATIR operations

KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has proposed several measures to enhance the operational efficiency of the Appellate Tribunal...

FBR suspends Deputy Collector Jawad-ul-Hasan for 120 days over ‘choice posting’ irregularities

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended Jawad-ul-Hassan an officer of the Pakistan Customs Services (PCS) BS-18 with...

Traders ‘divided’ on talks with FBR over Tajir Dost Scheme

KARACHI: Trade leaders in Karachi are currently ‘divided’ on whether to attend the crucial meeting with the Federal Board of...

Pak-Azerbaijan business forum to be held on Sept 16

ISLAMABAD: The Pak-Azerbaijan Business Forum, scheduled for September 16th in Baku, will be led by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the Steering Committee Meeting on the Pakistan Raises Revenue Program (PRRP) at the Finance Division, Islamabad on August 26, 2024.

Necessary step to be taken to ensure implementation of PRRP: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government will continue to engage with stakeholders...

Islamabad: August 26, 2024: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Mr. Antti Partanen, FinnFund Representative.

FinMin Aurangzeb meets with representative of FinnFund

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Antti Partanen, a representative from FinnFund, a Finnish development...

‘FBR to issue amended SRO to facilitate traders on Tajir Dost Scheme’

MULTAN: The Chief Coordinator Tajir Dost Scheme Naeem Mir has said that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will issue...

Gohar Ejaz group makes clean sweep of APTMA election for 16th time

LAHORE: Dr. Gohar Ejaz Group has made clean sweep of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) elections for the...

PTA warns of disruptions to mobile networks, internet, and ATMs

KARACHI: Pakistan’s telecommunication services are facing a potential crisis as the dispute over the renewal of licenses and outstanding dues...

Petrol, diesel prices expected to drop by Rs5-6 per litre for third fortnight

ISLAMABAD: For the third consecutive fortnight, the prices of major petroleum products like petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) are expected...

FBR directs SOEs to resolve their tax disputes through ADRCs

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to resolve their tax-related disputes with the...

Tax table being reviewed to address trader’ apprehensions: Naeem Mir

FAISALABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister for Tajir Dost Scheme Muhammad Naeem Mir has said that tax table is being reviewed...

FBR forms 32-member task force to address tax collection gaps

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a 32-member working group to identify gaps in revenue collection and...

FBR invites Karachi traders for talks amid strike against tajir dost scheme

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended an invitation to traders for negotiations in response to the planned...

Lahore refund scam: Probe over, errant taxmen will be punished: FBR chairman