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Pakistan

No arrests for fraud of less than Rs50m proposed in new law

NA committee rejects plan to impose 18% sales tax on solar panels

Published 17 Jun, 2025 05:45pm

Pakistan

Punjab police assigned over Rs30bn revenue target in budget

Directives raise concerns over law enforcement's growing role in tax collection

Updated 17 Jun, 2025 05:09pm

Business & Economy

New laws should not be used to harass taxpayers: PM

PM says harassment of taxpayers is unacceptable, forms special committee to consider matter

Published 16 Jun, 2025 07:20pm

Pakistan

Govt institutional reforms to lead country toward stable global economy: PM

Implementation of faceless customs assessment system leads to overall increase in revenue

Published 02 Jun, 2025 04:55pm

Business & Economy

FBR propose to increase withholding tax on bank withdrawals for non-filers

Govt aims to complicate financial activities for non-filers

Published 31 May, 2025 02:16pm

Business & Economy

FBR set to impose 18% sales tax in erstwhile tribal districts of KP

Five-year tax exception is due to expire

Published 26 May, 2025 01:52pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: None-filers to face ban on property, vehicle purchase

Govt assures IMF of action against non-filers

Published 19 May, 2025 06:17pm

Business & Economy

FBR works on developing two major budget proposals for pension taxation, tax relief thresholds

Aims to target those enjoying luxurious lifestyle while drawing high pensions

Published 06 May, 2025 08:50am

Business & Economy

FBR extends e-invoicing deadline for corporate, non-corporate taxpayers

Extension allows more time for companies and registered individuals to integrate billing systems

Published 03 May, 2025 09:32am

Business & Economy

NA Committee approves Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill report to clamp down on non-filers from July

Bill enables detection of income and sales under-reporting by matching tax data with bank records

Published 01 May, 2025 09:39am

Pakistan

FBR mandates e-invoicing integration for all companies by this date

It extends requirement for electronic invoicing to all corporate and non-corporate taxpayers

Published 24 Apr, 2025 01:19pm

Life & Style

FBR files Rs1.25 billion tax fraud case against fashion designer Nomi Ansari

Authorities plan to arrest factory owner upon his arrival in Pakistan

Published 23 Apr, 2025 09:30pm

Pakistan

No FED on property purchases; PM Shehbaz approves summary

Following prime minister's approval, summary will be sent to cabinet: FBR Chairman

Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:17pm

Pakistan

FBR performance evaluation system faces backlash from officers

FBR doesn’t have direct contact with field officers

Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:57am

Business & Economy

PSX sees strong gains as KSE-100 index jumps

Key sectors show robust performance as investors remain optimistic

Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:30am

Business & Economy

Pending tax cases hinder revenue collection worth trillions

108,366 cases remain pending in higher courts, involving a Rs4.45 trillion

Published 02 Mar, 2025 04:05pm

Business & Economy

Salaried class major contributor to withholding tax payments

Major contributors to domestic sales tax during this period included electrical energy

Published 02 Mar, 2025 12:49pm

Business & Economy

Finance minister: FBR reducing human intervention with modern technology

Says tax collection should remain FBR’s top priority

Published 26 Feb, 2025 05:22pm

Business & Economy

Finance minister pledges relief for salaried class in budget, vows to reduce tax burden

Says banking sector surpasses oil & gas in tax contributions

Published 24 Feb, 2025 04:20pm

Business & Economy

Over half of cigarettes sold in Pakistan are illegal, survey reveals

Massive tax evasion and unregulated sales threaten the economy and public health

Published 21 Feb, 2025 11:39pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz unveils modern case management system for swift justice

Says trillions in cases stuck in tribunals, high courts, and Supreme Court.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:24pm

Business & Economy

IMF objections delay construction sector relief package

Proposal to allow non-filers to purchase property worth up to Rs5 million; special tax on filers may be abolished

Published 16 Feb, 2025 04:38pm

Business & Economy

Govt withdraws key powers from FBR in compliance with IMF demands

Decision aims to enhance transparency, efficiency within the tax system

Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:04am

Pakistan

Another IMF condition met: FBR stripped of key powers

FBR’s role now limited to tax collection

Published 14 Feb, 2025 05:06pm

Pakistan

Grade 17-22 government employees required to declare assets

Public to have access to officials’ asset details under the proposed amendment

Published 12 Feb, 2025 11:45pm

Business & Economy

FBR revamps property valuation criteria in Karachi

Existing valuation tables stay unchanged

Published 12 Feb, 2025 10:29am

Must Read

FBR to revamp Export Facilitation Scheme to curb revenue leakages

Report says FBR plans to issue a notification following the completion of legal requirements

Published 11 Feb, 2025 09:05am

Business & Economy

Federal excise duty on property transfers expected to be repealed to support real estate sector

Govt is looking to lower transaction taxes on buying and selling of immovable properties

Published 10 Feb, 2025 10:21am

Business & Economy

Regulatory duty on raw iron, steel imports extended until March 31

FBR set 10% regulatory duty on raw iron in January

Published 06 Feb, 2025 03:05pm

Business & Economy

FBR foils attempt to game Faceless Customs Assessment System

Those who attempted to game the FCAS have been taken to task, says board

Published 01 Feb, 2025 07:21pm