Pakistan and the IMF’s visiting mission entered into talks here on Monday
IMF recommends that either pension contributions or benefits be taxed
Pakistan’s external financing gap stands at $9.1 billion over next three years period, exposing Islamabad’s vulnerability and need for next...
Competition Commission of Pakistan took cognizance of deceptive marketing by beauty products manufacturers and issued notices to 12 companies
It said that significant banking transactions of non-filers should be monitored
FBR had identified over 0.5 million SIMs and directed the telecom operators to block them all in one go till May 15, 2024
Study also revealed that the share of illicit untaxed) cigarettes has gone up to 54 percent
Although, the reasons for the deferral of ML-1 project remain undisclosed, sources say it was delayed without official confirmation
Cash-based economic activity and lack of digital integration within businesses and tax collection systems result in limited information trail
IMF mission would visit Islamabad in the next seven to ten days period
A photograph of students appearing for an exam. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: Thousands of Pakistani students appearing in A-level examinations are worried...
Report underscored impact of Pakistan’s economic challenges, including a high inflation rate of 25 percent
The discussions have not yet finalised the exact policy framework and period of the CPS
CMOs seek government intervention to safeguard interest of telecom industry, customers
Permission for wheat import was allowed when prices of wheat started decreasing in international market
This approval is part of the Government of Pakistan’s ongoing privatisation process for the PIA
PTA rejected FBR's demand to block SIM of over 0.5 million non-filers, arguing that such order would not have legal bindings, and it would be...
FBR's move to leave adverse effect on foreign investment in telecom sector, says PTA
FBR failed to undertake eight crucial steps for end-to-end digitalisation leading to revenue generation despite the establishment of Pakistan...
Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan. — APP File ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party has approved 10...
Headquarters of the Federal Board of Revenue in Islamabad. — APP/FileISLAMABAD: The FBR has not yet been able to convince the PTA and telecom...
Steel industry emphasises the need for equal treatment across all sectors to foster a conducive business environment for growth and investments
EV Manufacturers have proposed amendments in Customs Act to Ministry of Industries and demanded allowing SKD parts of 4-wheel electric vehicles in...
IMF mission is likely to visit Pakistan in mid-May 2024 to finalise salient features of upcoming bailout package under the $6-$8 billion Extended...
The primary balance surplus continues to improve during the first eight months of FY2024
On the other hand, FBR has faced a shortfall of Rs53 billion in achieving the tax collection target set for the outgoing month
Aramco’s acquisition indicates a significant milestone in Pakistan’s energy sector
The IMF Executive Board completed the second review under the Stand-By Arrangement for Pakistan
The FBR’s record reflects that this experiment of Track & Trace has been successfully launched by various countries in the world
The meeting concluded with the agreement on the next steps for commencement of the process of digitalisation of FBR’s operations
The officers who are drawing performance allowance prior to issuance of this notification shall continue to draw this allowance on the new place of...
IMF asked Pakistan to introduce the General Anti-Avoidance Rule by amending Sales Tax Act 1990
CCP’s announcement made, stating that applicants are required to pay money upfront in order to enroll
FBR is mulling over different options to abolish the Non-Active Taxpayer List and slap exorbitant rate of 10-15 percent for selling to unregistered...
UNDP said that Pakistan’s journey towards digital transformation is articulated against a backdrop of formidable challenges, including economic...
Aurangzeb ruled out possibility of any “Plan B” and made it clear Pakistan would go for longer and larger size of IMF programme to implement the...
This photograph taken on December 7, 2021, shows a sign of the World Health Organization at its headquarters in Geneva. — AFP ISLAMABAD: The...
In this image, the United Nations Development Programme board can be seen outside the office. — United Nations Development Programme...
IMF’s spokesperson insists that the Fund’s executive board is scheduled to meet till end of April 2024
Accompanied by Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, delegation is participating in deliberations with the aim of strengthening bilateral...
Pakistan has shown its interest and also made a request to dispatch IMF review mission in May 2024 to firm up details of next bailout package of...
Amid the failure to revive the cash-bleeding PIA, government is left with no other option but to sell it to any potential investor
Five Customs officials have embraced martyrdom in an intelligence-based operation in district Dera Ismail Khan
On the tax collection target, the major target has now been envisaged for June 2024
Share of illicit cigarettes in the country has gone up to 63pc in current fiscal year, while tax-paying companies share has shrunk significantly in...
The Saudi FM and FM Ishaq Dar held comprehensive talks to lend a positive impetus to bilateral cooperation
The Ministry of Law is supposed to issue rules after promulgation of an Ordinance known as Tax Laws Ordinance 2024
Size and duration of the upcoming bailout package will be worked out by IMF’s review mission
