Sales tax integration: FBR study seeks necessary constitutional amendments ISLAMABAD: A study of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on sales tax integration suggested necessary constitutional... Published 28 May, 2021 04:08am
Business & Finance Revival of industries: PBC publishes checklist for policymakers KARACHI: As the government has embarked on a fresh impetus to revive industrial growth, Pakistan Business Council... Published 27 May, 2021 03:40am
Print Govt agrees to key PBC budgetary proposal ISLAMABAD: The government has agreed, in principle, to a key budget proposal of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC)... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Opinion Perhaps the last chance Prime Minister Imran Khan this week again said that the appointment of Shaukat Tarin as finance minister is aimed at... Published 22 May, 2021 04:05am
Pakistan LHC suspends notices issued to steel mills by Lesco LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has suspended the notices issued by Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) to various... Published 21 May, 2021 05:04am
Print Supply of disposable syringes exempted from GST: ATIR ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) has categorically declared that the supply of disposable... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Business & Finance Budget proposals: FIC for cut in GST and WHT on fertilizers’ import KARACHI: Fertilizer Importers Council (FIC) has proposed reduction of GST and Withholding Tax on the import of... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:21am
Pakistan Govt urged for finalizing upcoming budget in consultation with chambers, trade bodies He said that 17 percent GST was a major factor for high cost of doing business and hike in inflation for the common man. Published 19 May, 2021 08:35pm
Business & Finance GST, e-filing of returns: KTBA requests FBR to extend deadlines KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) Tuesday requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the date... Published 19 May, 2021 06:00am
Print Purchases made from persons in Fata, Pata not liable to GST: ATIR ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) has declared that the purchases made from the persons ... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Business Filing of GST returns: FBR urged to extend deadline till 31st KARACHI: Hanif Lakhany, Vice President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) &... Published 06 May, 2021 03:49am
Print No GST chargeable on auction for serviceable old cars: FBR ISLAMABAD: To avoid practice of double payment of sales tax on vehicles auction, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 30 Apr, 2021 09:28am
BR Research What do exporters want? During an active pandemic, Pakistan’s exports remain sticky around $2 billion per month level during 9MFY21. That... Published 22 Apr, 2021 07:25am
Print POL products’ prices slashed ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced, on Thursday, a reduction in ex-depot prices of petroleum products... Published 16 Apr, 2021 03:40am
Print Personal income tax: FBR trying to reduce number of slabs to 5 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is working on different options to bring down the number of personal... Published 16 Apr, 2021 03:40am
Business & Finance Govt pledges to bring GST, PIT reforms in next budget ISLAMABAD: Tax revenues, net of refunds, grew 12 percent on year to year while the government has pledged to the... Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:19am
Business & Finance 3rd Schedule list: APMSPIDA for removal of motorcycle spare parts KARACHI: Chairman All Pakistan Motorcycle Spare Parts Importer & Dealer Association (APMSPIDA), Khalid Waheed ... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Business & Finance Fake/flying invoices: Steel sector submits plan to FBR ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector (large steel producers) has offered the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ... Updated 07 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Business FBR urged to lower duty on import of motorcycle spare parts KARACHI: Chairman of the All Pakistan Motorcycle Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association, Khalid Waheed has... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Print MoMA to challenge GST on CDC imposed by Sindh govt ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) is to challenge General Sales Tax (GST) on Channel Development Cess... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Print GST removal on locally-assembled units: Samsung, OPPO may start manufacturing cellphones ISLAMABAD: M/s Samsung and M/s OPPO are likely to start local assembly in Pakistan soon after removal of sales tax ... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Business & Finance ‘NTC only a discussion forum’ LAHORE: The National Tax Council (NTC) lacks the constitutional cover like the General Sales Tax (GST) Council in... Updated 24 Feb, 2021 09:39am
Print Import and supply: White sugar exempted from 17pc GST, 3pc VAT ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Friday exempted 17 percent sales tax and three percent minimum Value... Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:52am
World India committed to bring natural gas under GST, says PM Modi He said India was spending 7.5 trillion rupees ($103.05 billion) over 5 years to build its oil and gas infrastructure. Published 17 Feb, 2021 06:44pm
Print Remaining 40pc PL target to be met by June-end: officials ISLAMABAD: The government will meet the remaining 40 percent of the Rs 450 billion budgeted petroleum levy (PL)... Published 17 Feb, 2021 04:24am
Pakistan No amendment introduced to IT Ordinance 2001 ISLAMABAD: Despite the commitment of the government, the Tax Laws Amendment Ordinance 2021 has not introduced any... Updated 16 Feb, 2021 09:36am
Print Prices of POL products likely to surge ISLAMABAD: The prices of POL products are likely to be increased in the second half of February due to significant... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Business Grey areas: FBR finalising viewpoint on papers developed by provincial revenue authorities ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is finalising its viewpoint on the concept papers developed by the... Published 11 Feb, 2021 04:34am
Opinion Benefits of digitizing documents The puzzle of documentation is not getting solved. The cash (or more broadly the informal) economy is growing ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Business & Finance ‘Industrialization requires reduced cost of doing business’ KARACHI: National Business Group chairman and Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum president Mian Zahid... Published 31 Jan, 2021 03:35am