Mian Zahid concerned over proposed 18pc tax on solar panels KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 18 Jun, 2025 06:59am
Business & Finance Budget: LCCI urges govt to address concerns ahead of NA debate LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the government to ensure immediate ... Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:58am
Budget 2025-26 Budget 2025-26: Pakistan’s auto industry seeks clarifications about EVs, hybrid cars KARACHI: The automotive industry is seeking urgent clarification on recent measures proposed in the federal budget... Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:25am
Business & Finance Budget boosts agri loans, but growth uncertainty remains LAHORE: While the budget 2025 continues to present agriculture as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy - ... Updated 13 Jun, 2025 07:24am
Budget 2025-26 Chemical-makers for structural reforms, forward-looking policy framework LAHORE: The Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA) has formally expressed its observations regarding the... Updated 13 Jun, 2025 07:26am
Budget 2025-26 Imported cotton yarn: APTMA hails 18pc sales tax imposition ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has appreciated imposing 18 percent sales tax on... Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:47am
Business & Finance PSA opposes 18pc GST on imported solar panels LAHORE: The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed imposition of 18% General... Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:18am
Budget 2025-26 Analysis: More of the same, just tighter If the tax rate on bank deposit income is increased by one-third, what exactly is bold about this budget? There is ... Published 11 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Budget 2025-26 Accelerating sell-off: GST waiver on aircraft leasing for PIA announced KARACHI: The federal government has announced to introduce sales tax exemptions on aircraft imports and leasing for... Published 11 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Budget 2025-26 Finance Bill 2025 nearly done: Rs200bn new tax measures of GST, FED expected ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has almost finalized Finance Bill (2025-26) and expected to announce... Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:20am
Budget 2025-26 PBF seeks 18pc GST exemption on yarn, fabric KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has called on the federal government to exempt yarn and fabric from the... Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:08am
Business & Finance Farmers warn govt against GST imposition on agri inputs LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has warned the government against imposing general sales tax (GST) on... Published 04 Jun, 2025 03:03am
Pakistan Farmers warn govt against GST on agricultural inputs LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has warned the government against imposing general sales tax (GST) on... Published 03 Jun, 2025 07:06am
Markets Minister opposes IMF demand of more taxes on agri sector KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Agriculture Muhammad Baksh Mahar has expressed serious concerns over the International... Published 01 Jun, 2025 03:03am
Budget 2025-26 FBR links cut in FED on juices with submission of post-dated cheques ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood has linked reduction of federal excise duty (FED)... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:06am
Print Solar panels: Pakistan govt mulling withdrawing ST exemption ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood said Thursday that the government is examining a... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:29am
Budget 2025-26 Local cotton: Pakistan govt working to abolish 18% GST, says minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Wednesday that the government is... Updated 29 May, 2025 08:25am
Budget 2025-26 Packaged milk and infant milks: Experts, stakeholders for reversing 18pc ST ISLAMABAD: The experts and stakeholders from government, industry, and research institutions on Tuesday called for... Updated 29 May, 2025 06:26am
Budget 2025-26 SAI submits comprehensive proposals for federal budget ISLAMABAD: The SITE Association of Industry (SAI) has submitted comprehensive budget proposals for the Federal ... Published 28 May, 2025 06:02am
Budget 2025-26 Reduction in FED on beverages likely in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The government is seriously considering reducing federal excise duty (FED) on beverages (aerated water)... Updated 27 May, 2025 11:19am
Editorials Taxation system needs fundamental reform EDITORIAL: Reportedly, the World Bank (WB) deferred the approval of additional International Development Association... Published 26 May, 2025 05:56am
Budget 2025-26 APTMA for removing yarn & fabric from ambit of EFS ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the federal government to remove yarn and... Updated 22 May, 2025 08:49am
Print Pakistan govt set to slap GST on POL products, hike petroleum levy ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to increase the petroleum levy from Rs80 to Rs90 per litre and to... Updated 21 May, 2025 10:00am
Business & Finance ‘High tax on packaged juices stifles growth, hurts economy’ LAHORE: The formal packaged juice industry in Pakistan continues to reel under the weight of an excessive 20% ... Published 20 May, 2025 07:21am
Opinion The evolutionary arc of global oil and why Pakistan’s needs to bend it Pakistan stands at a pivotal energy crossroads. With global momentum pushing toward a post-oil world by 2050[1], as... Updated 19 May, 2025 07:26am
Opinion Farm to failure: higher taxes feeding informal sector The federal government in the past few years has imposed hefty taxes on the documented sector, fueling the informal... Updated 19 May, 2025 07:22am
Budget 2025-26 Ex-FATA/PATA: Rs45bn GST exemptions under scrutiny Federal Board of Revenue likely not to extend sales tax exemption to erstwhile tribal areas beyond June 30, 2024 Updated 15 May, 2025 09:24am
Print Hike in prices of petrol, diesel likely Govt expected to approve an increase of over Rs 4 per litre in the price of petrol Updated 15 May, 2025 02:46pm
Business & Finance Haroon highlights economic roadmap, reiterates PM’s ‘inclusive progress’ vision LAHORE: Haroon Akhtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industry and Production, outlined the... Updated 04 May, 2025 07:11am
Budget 2025-26 Respite only for salaried individuals as FY26 budget to be ‘tough’ without GST relief: FBR chief ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood, Wednesday, categorically said the upcoming... Updated 01 May, 2025 11:45am