Interview with Ali Majid - General Manager, LONGi Pakistan Branch ‘LONGi's market share in Pakistan has been the highest among other players’ Ali Majid is a seasoned marketing... Published 20 May, 2024 08:39am
Pakistan Erstwhile Pata, Fata: PPP vows to resist levy of taxes PESHAWAR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has announced to resist the levy of taxes to the erstwhile Pata and Fata and... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Opinion Need for a balanced revenue-sharing framework One of the key demands of the IMF is to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio to 13-14 percent by the end of the upcoming... Updated 20 May, 2024 06:21am
Print Govt eyeing new steps to achieve Rs1trn plus taxation ISLAMABAD: The new taxation measures of Rs 1.2 trillion to Rs 1.3 trillion in coming budget (2024-25) would include... Updated 20 May, 2024 06:27am
Business & Finance KPRA continues crackdown on non-compliant taxpayers PESHAWAR: To improve tax compliance and discourage tax evasion, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA)... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Print FATA, PATA regions: No law under study to grant tax relief: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said there is no legislation under government... Updated 17 May, 2024 09:07am
Technology Rs63bn taxes/duties collected: DIRBS registers all GSMA-valid mobile devices ISLAMABAD: The Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) registered all GSMA-valid mobile... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
Print MoF asked to make CPEC SEZs tax-free ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed Finance Ministry to clear dividends owed to Chinese firms operating in... Updated 17 May, 2024 09:05am
Editorials FBR must stop leaning on crutches EDITORIAL: In a fresh indicator of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR’s) utter inability to carry out its basic job... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
Print PD gets PM’s nod for power tariff hike Federal Board of Revenue in consultation with Ministry of Finance to review overall taxes applicable on electricity consumers Updated 16 May, 2024 09:45am
Business & Finance All services under PRA will be brought under tax net: Minister LAHORE: In order to facilitate the documentation of the economy in Punjab, all services under the Punjab Revenue... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance Illicit cigarettes supply chain: FBR to focus on enforcement at all stages ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will now focus on enforcement at all stages of the illicit supply ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Petition against property tax revision: IHC issues notices to ECP and MCI ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, issued notices to the Metropolitan Corporation of Islamabad... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Print Blocking SIM cards of non-filers: IHC stays govt decision ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday stayed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR’s) decision to block... Updated 15 May, 2024 09:18am
Print FBR proposes Rs1.3trn new taxation measures Chalks out plan including additional taxes, withdrawal of exemptions and zero-ratings and taxation of real estate/retail sectors Updated 15 May, 2024 10:44am
Business & Finance PCJCCI holds awareness session about role & functions of FTO LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) organized an awareness session for ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Drive against unregistered, tax-defaulting vehicles intensified KARACHI: On the instructions of Sindh’s Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Excise, Taxation,... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance IMF briefed about tax gap, revenue collection position ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Monday briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the existing... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Print Aurangzeb spells out priorities Says improving tax-to-GDP ratio, fast privatisation of state-owned enterprises and overhauling energy sector are priorities of the government Updated 13 May, 2024 10:12am
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 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 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
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 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 IMF asks govt to raise taxes on luxury goods ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked government to progressively raise excises on luxury goods... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am