President directs FBR to reconsider appointment of rejected candidate ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday directed FBR to reconsider the appointment of a candidate from Ex-FATA... Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Opinion Big rise in poverty, unemployment The current combination of various negative factors is likely to lead to a big exponential jump in the number of... Updated 04 Feb, 2023 07:11am
Opinion The crisis was foretold Former Deputy Governor Dr Murtaza Syed in a hard-hitting article laments that the crisis facing the economy today... Updated 04 Feb, 2023 07:24am
Print ‘Rules’ allow banks to seek asset details of civil servants ISLAMABAD: The “Sharing of Declaration of Assets of Civil Servants Rules, 2023” allows commercial banks to seek... Updated 04 Feb, 2023 09:28am
Opinion Is investor’s fright an investment’s flight? Pakistan is nestled in the southern part of Asia, sitting precariously between Afghanistan, India, Iran, and below... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Print Rules notified: FBR, banks can share info about civil servants’ assets ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday notified “Sharing of Declaration of Assets of Civil Servants... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:59am
Business & Finance Smuggling not the main reason behind USD shortage: FBR ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Customs (Operations), Mukarram Jan Ansari categorically said... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:54am
Business & Finance PAMA, PAAPAM apprise SBP governor about problems facing the auto industry KARACHI: The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers (PAMA) and the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Business & Finance FTO directs FBR to disallow audit of incomplete returns LAHORE: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has directed the Information Technology (IT) wing of the... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Business & Finance FTO directs FBR to de-register textile factory in Karachi ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah on Wednesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Pakistan Elections duties: ECP grants exemption to FBR officers ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has granted an exemption to the officers of the Federal Board ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Business & Finance FBR establishes IRS Common Pool Fund ISLAMABAD: In line with the Customs Common Pool Fund, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established the Inland... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Business & Finance President confirmed 95pc orders of FTO in 2022 ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has confirmed 95 percent orders of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) against the... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Opinion Redefining Pakistan’s economy This article is an effort on not only understanding the fundamental economic issues but also some tough but ... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Print Paracetamol: govt to allow increase in price ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to increase the price of paracetamol tablets on demand of manufacturers of... Updated 01 Feb, 2023 09:24am
Print Govt team tries to persuade IMF to unlock lending Fund asks Pakistan to withdraw untargeted subsidies, reduce circular debt and meet petroleum levy Updated 01 Feb, 2023 01:18pm
Business & Finance July-January 2022-23: Rs4bn increase in revenue collection ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 537 billion during January 2023 against... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Editorials A reminder of the flaws in economic policies EDITORIAL: Match the rise in taxes to a cut in government expenditure is a cry gathering momentum not only amongst... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Opinion State of the economy The first six months of 2022-23 have witnessed considerable uncertainty about country’s economic prospects. ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Pakistan ‘Wasted’ holiday in Islamabad causes huge loss to traders ISLAMABAD: The visiting UAE president announcement to cancel the trip has not only wasted one-day holiday in the... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Print Talks with IMF team: Doubts exist about Dar-led team’s capability ISLAMABAD: The business community and agriculturalists have shown serious concerns over the capability of Finance... Updated 31 Jan, 2023 09:03am
Business & Finance Refundable WWF should only be refunded from WWF account: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Member Inland Revenue (Operations) to bifurcate the ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Print Crucial IMF talks begin today ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team arrived in Islamabad and formal talks on the 9th review of the... Updated 31 Jan, 2023 09:06am
Editorials ‘Mini-budget’ revenue impact raised EDITORIAL: Informed sources have revealed exclusively to Business Recorder that the Ministry of Finance has ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Business & Finance PKR slide likely to fuel inflation in a big way ISLAMABAD: The depreciation of Pak rupee by 13.5 percent by Friday in the interbank rate will raise inflation to 35... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:26am
Opinion Economy: it has only gotten worse Like ‘Shehbaz speed’, finance minister Ishaq Dar’s bubble has been burst as well. The ‘Dar magic’ was as... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 07:00am
Print Import of used tractors: ECC asks MoC, SBP to rethink ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has directed Commerce Ministry and State Bank of... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:23am
Print IMF conditionalities: Govt raises fuel prices in a gesture of compliance ISLAMABAD: The government has announced to increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs 35 (petrol, diesel) and... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:27am
Business & Finance FBR chairman reaches out to Peshawar traders PESHAWAR: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Asim Ahmad held a consultation with businessmen about issues... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Business & Finance Ex-ombudsman’s order still awaits enforcement: FTO may have to order action against FBR officers again ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) may have to direct the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) again to implement... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?