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Asad Umar stresses need for JVs between investors of Pak, China in CPEC SEZs
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar emphasized the need for joint ventures between the investors...
LTO Karachi generates Rs1.26trln in July-April
KARACHI: Revenue collection by Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi grew 20 percent in first ten months of this fiscal year...
SBP appreciated for paying attention to KCCI’s demand, keeping banks operational on 10th, 11th May
KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Shariq Vohra have appreciated...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fall by $777m
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have fell by $777 million during a week owing to repayment of government’s external debt,...
Tarin briefed on ‘Concept of Performance Agreement’
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin, during a meeting with Adviser to the Prime Minister on Establishment...
Finance Minister directs to chalk out plans for reformation of pay, pension system
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Pay and Pension Commission Ms. Nargis Sethi called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat...
DG Transit Trade to ensure smooth customs operation on ports, airports & land border stations from May 8 to 16
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Secretary Enforcement & Coordination Dr. Tahir Iqbal Khattak has issued directions to Director-General Transit...
Hyderabad Customs to hold auction of 10 non-customs paid motor vehicles on May 19
HYDERABAD: Collectorate of Customs will hold auction of non-duty paid motor vehicles to be held on May 19, 2021 at...
SBP allows opening of banks during Eid holidays
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) directed banks to open their 50 percent branches on May 10 and 11,...
Pakistan asks IMF to cut FBR collection target to Rs5.5t amid coronavirus pandemic
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has asked the IMF for a cut in FBR’s collection target from Rs5.9 trillion to Rs5.5 trillion for...
KCCI seeks extension in last date for ST & FE Return up to May 30
KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Shariq Vohra, while referring to FBR’s Letter dated May 6, 2021,...
RCCI urges for extended business hour to lower Covid threat
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Mohammad Nasir Mirza has said that lockdown policy should be...
Customs ASO & I&I seize four containers & two trucks loaded with foreign origin clothes, goods
LAHORE: At least six smugglers have been arrested by the police for manhandling Deputy Collector and causing serious injuries to...
FBR grants duty exemption on import of cotton yarn
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) notified exemption of customs duty on import of cotton yarn till June 30, 2021....
Govt committed for growth oriented budget 2021-22: Tarin
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin reiterated the government’s commitment to unveil a growth-oriented federal budget (2021-22)....
Deputy Director Maryam Khalid transfers 6 intelligence officers to different stations
ISLAMABAD: Directorate-General Customs Intelligence and Investigation Deputy Director (HQs) Maryam Khalid has issued order for transfer and posting of following...
Nayyar Shafiq assumes charge as Collector Adjudication Faisalabad
ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Nayyar Shafiq, a Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) /BS-20 officer, has relinquished the charge of the post of Additional...
Govt committed to empower underprivileged women: Tarin
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin says the government is firmly committed to pro-poor agenda and supports economic empowerment of the...
Govt to focus on SME sector for achieving sustainable development: Tarin
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting with the Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom...
IMF told Pakistan won’t increase tariffs, says Shaukat Tarin
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said that Pakistan had informed the International Monitory Fund (IMF) that increasing taxes or tariffs...
