Govt to meet business community tomorrow, ahead of planned strike, says Aurangzeb Emphasising constructive dialogue over confrontation, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that the government... Updated 14 Jul, 2025 10:41pm
Pakistan FBR reforms: PM calls for launching digital invoicing system in Urdu Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the digital invoicing system must be launched in Urdu to ensure... Published 14 Jul, 2025 03:44pm
Business & Finance PM launches first-ever AI-powered customs clearance, RSM ISLAMABAD: In a game-changing move set to revolutionise the trade and tax landscape, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ... Published 08 Jul, 2025 06:15am
Business & Finance FBR introduces Pakistan’s first AI-powered customs clearance system Initiative aims at enhancing transparency, reducing human intervention, and facilitating trade Updated 07 Jul, 2025 07:35pm
Business & Finance PM orders to digitise all industrial production processes Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to digitise all industrial production processes, bringing them... Published 02 Jul, 2025 12:30pm
Print FBR reforms: PM Shehbaz orders 3rd-party validation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities to enlist internationally recognised... Updated 03 Jun, 2025 09:03am
Business & Finance PM calls for third-party validation of FBR reforms In a key development towards the government’s reform agenda, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed... Updated 02 Jun, 2025 11:19pm
Print National Targeting System unveiled to combat sales tax evasion ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday issued stern directives to overhaul the Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 21 May, 2025 09:57am
Business & Finance Improving tax-to-GDP ratio crucial to ease Pakistan debt burden: FBR official Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chief commissioner Aftab Alam said on Tuesday improving tax-to-GDP ratio was... Published 20 May, 2025 09:18pm
Business & Finance National Targeting System being introduced to prevent sales tax evasion, PM told PM Shehbaz says individuals, businesses involved in tax evasion do not deserve any leniency Updated 20 May, 2025 11:26pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz directs swift action on pending tax cases to recover national wealth Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed on Tuesday that pending tax-related cases should be pursued effectively to... Updated 13 May, 2025 10:56pm
Business & Finance Minister, FCCI chief discuss reforms in FBR ISLAMABAD: President of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), Rehan Naseem Bharara, called on ... Published 09 May, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz directs FBR to accelerate digitisation work Premier says reforms in FBR can increase revenue Updated 18 Jul, 2024 10:15pm
Business & Finance Federal cabinet approves rules to expedite disposal of pending tax cases The Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals' member appointments will be governed by approved regulations Published 15 May, 2024 04:31pm
Business & Finance FBR starts process of blocking mobile SIMs of non-filers First batch comprising 5,000 non-filers has been communicated to telecom operators for disabling their mobile phone SIMs, board says Updated 11 May, 2024 12:29am
Opinion Transforming FBR In the light of dynamic shifts in business and advancements in technology, it is opportune for the Federal Board of... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz pledges revenue target achievement via FBR reforms Premier says required laws will be drafted to guarantee top positions are only awarded to capable and hardworking officials Published 04 May, 2024 10:06pm
Print Poor implementation of track-and-trace system: PM orders Bosal to identify erring officials ISLAMABAD: The government held several meetings on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday including a meeting... Updated 03 May, 2024 09:20am
Print FBR reforms top priority, says minister ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday reaffirmed its priority towards the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Reforms in FBR government’s top priority: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says FBR restructuring aims to enhance the organisation's efficacy and governance Updated 02 May, 2024 10:41pm
Business & Finance FBR orders PTA, telcos to block over 500,000 mobile SIMs of non-filers Authority says decision taken after they failed to file taxes Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:56pm
Opinion Ending hopium—lV Our unsustainable economy is challenging our survival and requires measures by Ministry of Federal Education and... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Editorials FBR overstepping the line EDITORIAL: About time the Islamabad High Court (IHC) gave honest taxpayers, swindled by the FBR (Federal Board of... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Business & Finance FBR, Karandaaz sign pact to work on digitisation of tax system The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) signed an agreement with Karandaaz Pakistan for digitisation of the tax system, a... Published 15 Mar, 2024 09:23pm
Pakistan Govt considering incorporating agriculture, real estate into tax framework: Aurangzeb Remarks come during finance minister's first visit to FBR, statement says govt looking at wholesale/retail, real estate, and agriculture sectors to broaden its tax base Updated 13 Mar, 2024 09:43pm
Print Next govt to implement FBR reforms, says chairman FBR will complete groundwork for reforms and submit it to the next government Updated 22 Feb, 2024 04:13pm
Pakistan Incoming govt to 'endorse' caretaker’s economic initiatives: Solangi Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi on Saturday said that the incoming government, which will come into... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 03:02am
Print SIFC gives go-ahead to FBR reforms Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs 9th Apex Committee of the SIFC Updated 03 Feb, 2024 06:46pm
Markets PBC urges incoming govt to effectively implement FBR restructuring The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), one of the country’s largest corporate advocacy platforms, has urged the... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 04:20pm
Print Deployment of army troops okayed: Inter-ministerial body on proposed FBR reforms formed ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces troops for the... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 09:59am