Solar PV indigenization: strategy and scope Solar energy is the energy of present and future. Pakistan is importing almost all of the solar equipment from... Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:35am
Business & Finance FBR suffered no loss on account of ‘unlawful clearance’ of goods during import ban? ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered no revenue loss on account of alleged unlawful clearance... Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:35am
Business & Finance Section 7E of Income Tax Ord: IR Commissioners told to issue exemptions in 1-2 days: FBR chief ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Amjad Zubair Tiwana Wednesday said the FBR has directed... Updated 10 Aug, 2023 06:56am
Pakistan Discrimination in issuance of LCs: Stakeholders demand a level playing field ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Wednesday, held that targeted Letters of Credit (LCs) issuance... Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:35am
Opinion How to galvanise our exports If we can start from an economic policy perspective, policymakers are asking the wrong question: how to increase... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 06:27am
Print Record Rs371bn raised through sale of Ijarah Sukuk KARACHI: The federal government has raised record Rs 371 billion (over $1.29 billion) through the sale of government... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 08:52am
Print Rs9.4trn revenue collection target: FBR required to rely on policy, some other steps ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will heavily rely on policy and administrative/ enforcement measures... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 09:27am
Print Ampoule manufacturing: Glass tubing subjected to 20pc customs duty: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared that the glass... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 08:41am
Opinion IMF programme targets A typical IMF (International Monetary Fund) programme, including a Stand-by Facility, has a set of quantitative... Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am
Editorials Taxes on real estate EDITORIAL: Representatives of the influential real estate sector informed the National Assembly Standing Committee ... Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am
Opinion Reduce, not expand, the size of govt to restore investor confidence After the unexpected IMF (International Monetary Fund) bailout, the economy is in search of regaining lost... Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Print FBR refuses to share Politically-Exposed Persons’ data Refusal letter says section 216 prohibits disclosure of taxpayer’s information to any individual or authority except those mentioned explicitly in sub section 3 of section 21 of the Ordinance Updated 07 Aug, 2023 11:44am
Print Real estate sector: FBR chief says no exemption or concession possible ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana has categorically conveyed to the real... Updated 07 Aug, 2023 09:18am
Business & Finance OC Hybrid procedure causing difficulties for KEPZ industries KARACHI: Karachi Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) industries are facing severe difficulties following the ... Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Business & Finance PAJCCI Director hails new FBR tracking & monitoring of cargo rule PESHAWAR: Director Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Ziaul Haq Sarhadi has hailed issuance... Published 06 Aug, 2023 03:18am
Print Valuation of immovable properties: FBR suspends proposed increase till next month ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has temporarily suspended a major increase... Updated 06 Aug, 2023 11:13am
Editorials Track-and-trace system loses its own track EDITORIAL: The tobacco manufacturing industry is the single largest contributor to the Federal Board of Revenue’s... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance Operational, policy matters: FBR sets up body comprising KCCI members and Chief Commissioners IR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced formation of a high-powered committee comprising members... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Print Dar explains what actually led to changes in budget Says for securing an agreement with the IMF, the government had to impose new taxes Updated 05 Aug, 2023 03:06pm
Print Working out new rates of immovable properties: On Dar’s directive, FBR to hold talks with realtors today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Friday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately convene a... Updated 05 Aug, 2023 03:08pm
Opinion The corruption challenge The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued regulations granting banks access to asset declarations of high-level... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 06:43am
Business & Finance Defiance regarding recommendations: FTO urged to exert his authority ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has been urged to be strict with the department when there is deliberate... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Print Exporters trapped in GST refunds: TMA urges govt to restore SRO 1125(I)/2011 in true letter and spirit KARACHI: Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan Syed Usman Ali has expressed severe... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:56am
Print Major reshuffle in FBR ISLAMABAD: After assuming charge of the new Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana has... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:07am
Print Valuation, assessment: FTO directs DGCV to accurately classify imported cellphones ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) Karachi to... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 08:48am
Print Dar sets Rs10trn revenue target for Tiwana-led team ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar threw the gauntlet of chasing a revenue target of Rs 10 trillion for the... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 09:29am
Print NA panel told: Property transfers, registration halted due to Section 7E ITO ISLAMABAD: The registration and transfers of immovable properties across Pakistan has been totally stopped after... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 09:14am
Print New Tracking, Monitoring of Cargo Rules notified: Rs175m annual turnover a must to obtain licence: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed companies having a minimum annual turnover of Rs175... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 09:53am
Print Order issued against authorities: Closure of One Customs clearance system hitting businesses: FTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has completely shut down the One Customs clearance system since April... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 09:59am
Print Income tax return form for TY23: KTBA urges FBR to remove technical glitches, irregularities KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to remove technical... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 07:57am
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