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Business & Economy

Pakistan, Iran form joint committee to resolve border trade bottlenecks

New mechanism to address logistics hurdles and boost regional connectivity

Published 25 Oct, 2025 08:50pm

Business & Economy

FBR’s tax reforms presented as global case study at World Bank meet

Unveils new digital platform IRIS 3.0

Published 17 Oct, 2025 08:59pm

Pakistan

FBR extends deadline for filing income tax returns until Oct 31

So far, 5.1 million taxpayers have filed their returns, say officials

Published 15 Oct, 2025 07:40pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb embarks on six-day US visit for IMF, World Bank annual meetings

Over 65 high-level engagements planned as Pakistan seeks deeper economic cooperation and global investor confidence

Published 11 Oct, 2025 07:45pm

Pakistan

Govt meets another IMF condition as FBR issues draft rules for civil servants’ asset disclosure

The revised framework proposes mandatory asset declarations for Grade 17-22 officers to enhance transparency and governance

Published 08 Oct, 2025 07:37pm

Business & Economy

IMF pushes for stronger transparency laws, import restrictions

IMF-Pakistan talks end with differences over governance and anti-corruption reforms

Updated 09 Oct, 2025 02:47am

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb rules out new taxes, says IMF talks ‘positive’ and economy stable

Eurobond payment boosts confidence; Panda bond launch with China expected by November

Published 01 Oct, 2025 08:46pm

Pakistan

FBR extends income tax return filing deadline to October 15

Tax authority grants 15-day relief after earlier denying extension reports

Published 01 Oct, 2025 12:28am

Pakistan

No extension in income tax returns deadline: FBR

Tax authority urges taxpayers to file by Sept 30, warns of penalties for late filers

Updated 29 Sep, 2025 05:55pm

Business & Economy

FBR scraps ‘market value’ column from tax return forms 2025

FBR says move will ease filing process; deadline for returns remains Sept 30

Updated 27 Sep, 2025 08:21am

Business & Economy

IMF urges Pakistan to boost revenues, cut deficit as review talks enter second day

Subsidy cuts, tax reforms, and fiscal measures dominate discussions with key ministries

Published 26 Sep, 2025 04:55pm

Business & Economy

IMF mission begins second review talks in Pakistan to unlock $1bn tranche

FBR shares alternative tax plan as discussions cover flood impact and fiscal reforms

Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:16pm

Pakistan

Council of Islamic Ideology backtracks on declaring withholding tax un-Islamic

Council says earlier ruling was misinterpreted, matter remains under review

Published 24 Sep, 2025 09:26pm

Pakistan

FBR decides to take action against tax evaders

Data of 57,000 Jewellers collected to crack down on tax evasion

Published 22 Sep, 2025 12:57pm

Pakistan

FBR to take action against those who flaunt wealth on social media

100,000 high-spending individuals under audit as tax authority zeroes in on non-filers

Published 20 Sep, 2025 03:51pm

Business & Economy

FBR: Salaried class pays Rs85bn income tax in July-August, up 21% YoY

Non-corporate employees contribute the most as property-related taxes show mixed trend

Published 05 Sep, 2025 06:45pm

Business & Economy

FBR revamps arrest procedure for tax fraud, unveils new rules for traders

Tax authority announces major changes in the arrest process, including blacklisting and suspension of registration for those involved in tax fraud.

Published 07 Aug, 2025 08:46pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26 layout to be set at Rs17.5 trillion, lower than current fiscal year

BISP to receive Rs700 billion; FBR to get a collection target of Rs14.1 trillion

Published 04 Jun, 2025 05:55pm

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

Pakistan

PM directs punitive action against tax evasion, illegal cigarette trading

Amendments aim to protect honest taxpayers, prevent unnecessary harassment of businesses by FBR

Published 05 May, 2025 08:20pm

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

Pakistan, World Bank discuss $20 billion reform plan under CPF

Finance Minister stresses integrated fiscal and economic reforms for sustainable growth

Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:07pm

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

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

Pakistan

IMF mission to meet judicial authorities for governance assessment: report

Miftah Ismail says 'most likely' there will be condition next year, where IMF would ask for changes in laws

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 11:59am

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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