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FBR clears air about filers and non-filers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) cleared the air about filers and non-filers, the hottest topic, especially after the...
No new duties to be imposed on solar panels
ISLAMABAD: No new duties would be imposed on solar panels to ensure common people’s access to renewable solar energy, Prime...
PCGA starts nationwide strike to press for demands
MULTAN: The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has initiated a nationwide strike, halting cotton (phutti) purchases across the country. This...
Gilgit-Baltistan unveils Rs1.402 trillion budget for FY2024-25
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan government on Monday unveiled the budget of Rs1.402 trillion for the fiscal year 2024-25. Presenting the budget...
Govt introduces significant overhaul of Customs Act, 1961
LAHORE: The government of Pakistan has introduced a significant overhaul of the Customs Act, 1961. The proposed amendments, outlined in...
Pakistan’s regional exports increase 20pc in 11 months: SBP
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to the seven regional countries witnessed an increase of 20.61 per cent in the first eleven months...
FCCI demands maximum incentives for exporters
FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) demanded maximum incentives and relief for the exporters so that they...
FBR initiates countrywide audit to ensure fertilizer dealers pay fair
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a countrywide exercise for conducting audit of urea/ fertilizers dealers to...
Aurangzeb assures consideration to PBC budget proposals
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb assured Pakistan Business Council (PBC) that its recommendations would be considered...
Here’s how to check mobile SIM owner’s name & other details
ISLAMABAD: In response to the growing concern over the illegal use of mobile SIM cards, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)...
FBR, finance ministry under fire for 18pc GST on children’s nutrition
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has raised serious concerns about the proposed tax measures in the budget for...
FBR committee suggests 30pc tax on non-filers’ bank deposits
ISLAMABAD: The high-powered budget anomaly committee constituted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a 30 percent tax...
Chinese experts to visit Pakistan soon
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Chinese experts from various fields is scheduled to visit Pakistan at the end of June, aiming...
Lawyers express concern over changes in qualifications for appointment of member ATIR
MULTAN: Multan Tax Bar Association (MTBA) has raised serious concerns over recent changes in the qualifications for appointing members to...
IMF delegation to arrive in Pakistan on June 28: sources
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the steps taken by the Pakistani government. The IMF has deemed these...
Consumers to pay additional Rs50 per litre on packaged milk from July 1
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani consumers who prefer packaged milk will need to pay an additional Rs50 per liter due to 18 perceent...
Importer of raw material defeats Customs in tax recovery after clearance of goods
LAHORE: An importer of raw material, used in shoes for the manufacturing of sole, has defeated Customs in recovery of...
Karachi Enforcement thwarts attempt to smuggle 4,000 litres of Iranian diesel
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Anti-Smuggling Organisation (ASO) thwarted an attempt to smuggle 4,000 liters of Iranian diesel. The market...
Online payment introduced for membership renewal: SCCI president
SIALKOT: The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president said that online payment had been introduced for chamber membership...
Sindh Excise to hold auction of Premium number plates on June 29
KARACHI: The Sindh Excise Department will hold a ‘historic auction’ of premium number plates for vehicles to generate revenue from...
