No truths and a lie If there is one thing governments do really well, it is self-congratulation at minor victories that mask deeper... Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:15am
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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
World Bangladesh government workers protest tax authority reform DHAKA: Bangladesh security forces surrounded the national tax authority headquarters on Sunday as its employees... Published 25 May, 2025 08:15pm
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Budget 2025-26 OICCI seeks key tax reforms to increase tax-to-GDP ratio KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has released its recommendations for the... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
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Markets Tax Policy Office to be operationalised ‘in a few days’: Aurangzeb Govt committed to broadening tax base, advancing with focused approach to make Pakistan export-led country, says finance minister Published 26 Feb, 2025 09:39pm
Pakistan Govt plans to reduce financial burden on salaried class in upcoming budget: FM Aurangzeb Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced his government’s intention to reduce the financial burden on the... Updated 23 Feb, 2025 10:48pm
Markets Windfall tax: govt collected Rs23bn from 16 banks in a single day, says Finance Division Pakistan government collected a total of Rs23 billion in windfall tax from 16 banks in a single day, a statement... Updated 23 Feb, 2025 10:49pm
Editorials Potential versus reality EDITORIAL: During their initial months in power nearly all Pakistani administrations exhibit a level of optimism ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Markets ‘Financial needs’: govt committed to increasing tax on bank profits, Senate body told Banks must play their part in helping govt, FM Aurangzeb says Published 19 Feb, 2025 09:50pm
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Markets National Tax Council meets to discuss tax reforms, harmonisation Meeting's agenda focuses on fostering collaboration between federal, provincial authorities to enhance tax systems, improve compliance, and boost revenue collection, Finance Division says Updated 04 Dec, 2024 10:35pm
Business & Finance Former Senior VP FPCCI underscores need for urgent tax reforms KARACHI: Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir,former Senior Vice President of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Editorials Surcharge on fossil fuels EDITORIAL: It’s been learnt that one of the key measures under consideration to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio, as... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:07am
Editorials Disturbing revelations EDITORIAL: Of all the things Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb mentioned at the Islamabad literature festival the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:00am
Print Islamabad striving for 13.5pc tax-to-GDP ratio, US told ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Thursday, while reiterating the... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:24am
Business & Finance Minister for tax reforms to promote business growth LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman noted the disparities in the tax burden, saying that... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Print Reforms in agri income tax regimes: IMF urges provinces to implement commitment ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that provinces must decisively implement their... Updated 12 Oct, 2024 02:52pm
Editorials Establishing fiscal discipline EDITORIAL: In a landmark move, the federal and four provincial governments have agreed on a National Fiscal Pact... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Business & Finance ‘Mini-budget possibility decreasing due to tax reforms’ KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:50am
Editorials Tax reforms: more of the same? EDITORIAL: The taxation bureaucracy’s knack of coming up with measures that claim to tackle the inefficiencies of... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance No plans to shut down Utility Stores Corporation: Rana Tanveer Minister for Industries and Production says various options being considered for restructuring of USC Published 02 Sep, 2024 09:46pm
Pakistan Shutter-down strike observed in twin cities ISLAMABAD: To protest against the government’s tax reforms, traders like other parts of the country, observed a... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Budget 2025-26: Pakistan targets 4.2% growth as Aurangzeb presents proposals ‘for a competitive economy’
Budget 2025-26: Pakistan targets 4.2% growth as Aurangzeb presents proposals ‘for a competitive economy’