Tax reforms: Aurangzeb has a difficult road ahead Reportedly, the IMF expects FBR tax revenues to grow by over 30 percent in the upcoming fiscal year (FY25). However,... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print FPCCI seeks comprehensive tax reforms LAHORE: To address the issue of tax collection, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)... Updated 13 May, 2024 09:03am
Print Economist urges broader reforms in tax administration LAHORE: Former Finance Minister Dr Hafiz A Pasha has expressed the hope that Pakistan might achieve 13 percent tax... Updated 13 May, 2024 09:04am
Print Govt urged to adopt QR code-based TTS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Polypropylene Woven Sack Manufactures Association has proposed the government that QR code-based... Updated 13 May, 2024 09:04am
Print Blocking SIM cards of non-filers: LTO Islamabad to assist FBR ISLAMABAD: Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Islamabad would fully assist the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to enforce... Updated 13 May, 2024 09:26am
Print Experts for energy conservation, industrialisation LAHORE: During a session on “Powering Pakistan’s Future: Strategies to Address the Energy Crisis” jointly organized... Updated 13 May, 2024 09:28am
Opinion Growth model needs to be long term Pakistan has never achieved impressive growth rates in its history with the highest rate (average) achieved in the... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance PAJCCI for simplification of tax collection procedure PESHAWAR: Coordinator Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Zia ul Haq Sarhadi has laid stress... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Editorials Taxation: maybe we need a rethink EDITORIAL: The IMF (International Monetary Fund) may ask the government to enhance the tax collection to reach 13... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print AGP tells SC: Steps will be taken to make FBR policy board functional ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) told the Supreme Court that immediate steps will be taken soon to... Updated 12 May, 2024 01:32pm
Print PM forms body to address issues hindering implementation of ‘Tajir Dost Scheme’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee comprising chairman Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 12 May, 2024 10:27pm
Pakistan Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs22.5m KARACHI: In a major crackdown on smuggling activities, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi have seized a... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print 11MFY24: KP PA passes over Rs1.360trn surplus budget PESHAWAR: The provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa passed a surplus budget of Rs 1,360.37 billion for 11 months... Updated 11 May, 2024 09:02am
Business & Finance Upcoming budget: Pakistan may impose Rs1.3trn additional taxes KARACHI: For further negotiation with our global lenders for extended fund facilities, the multilateral and ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance FY25 budget: OICCI for allocating major portion of FBR resources towards broadening tax base ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has submitted recommendations for... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print IMF for taking agreed contingency revenue measures ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Pakistani authorities to take agreed contingency... Updated 11 May, 2024 08:10pm
Print SBA: performance against end-Dec benchmarks satisfactory ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani authorities’ overall performance against end-December quantitative performance criteria... Updated 11 May, 2024 01:43pm
Print Over 10 years and beyond: PPIB proposes 10pc duty on solar PV modules import ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has proposed 10 percent duty on import of solar PV... Updated 11 May, 2024 04:01pm
Business & Finance Telecos agree to start blocking SIMs of non-filers ISLAMABAD: The cellular companies’/ telecom operators have agreed with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Digitalisation of tax system: Contract signed with McKinsey ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday said the digital transformation is a key priority for the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
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 Illicit cigarette market inflicting Rs300bn annual loss on national exchequer: study ISLAMABAD: The illicit sector now holds a major share of 54 percent of the cigarette market in Pakistan as compared... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Print PM takes serious note of absence of sugar data ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is said to have taken serious note of the absence of requisite data on... Updated 10 May, 2024 08:59am
Print Sales tax fraud and fake invoices: Aurangzeb directs FBR to detect cases ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to detect cases of... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:02am
Business & Finance Stabilisation of economy: Briefs chief economist, UK HC about efforts ISLAMABAD: Chief Economist and Director for Economics and Evaluation Directorate in the Foreign, Commonwealth and... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Business & Finance Tajir Dost Scheme: First phase limited to only registration: FBR PESHAWAR: Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar, Zafar Iqbal Khan has said that the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Technology Blocking mobile SIMs: explore alternative strategies to enhance tax collection, GSMA urges FBR GSMA says move could potentially disrupt vital services, especially during disasters and climate-related events Updated 09 May, 2024 10:29pm
Pakistan Islamabad Electric Supply Company case: IHC issues latest order ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that the federal government and its Revenue Division (FBR) engaging ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Transit Trade Inquiry Report: Many Customs officials facing prospect of suspension ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to suspend many Customs officials on the recommendation of the Transit... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees