1HFY25 direct tax collection rises 29.4pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The collection of direct taxes has shown an increase of 29.4 percent during first six months of 2024-25... Updated 2 days ago
Business & Finance Medical devices, pharmaceuticals: FPCCI proposes reduction in customs duty on raw materials KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has proposed a reduction in customs... Published 25 Feb, 2025 07:48am
Business & Finance FCAS-based Rs96.3bn duty collected in Jan KARACHI: The Southern Region of Customs Appraisement has collected Rs 96.3 billion customs duty through the Faceless... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Business & Finance Goods declaration processing: ‘Faceless assessment system reduces time’ KARACHI: Chief Collector Customs Appraisement, Jamil Nasir, announced that the newly implemented faceless assessment... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:57am
Business & Finance Cocoa powder importers fail to claim exemption LAHORE: The importers of Cocoa Powder have failed to claim exemption under two different notifications... Published 01 Jan, 2025 03:03am
Business & Finance FBR allows temporary import of vehicles by tourists ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed temporary import of vehicles by tourists without payment ... Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:09am
Print Customs duty in 2023-24: Petroleum sector, imported vehicles top contributors ISLAMABAD: Two top contributors of customs duty were the petroleum sector and imported vehicles during 2023-24. The... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 02:40pm
Business & Finance Import of ‘High Pressure Washer’ to attract zero percent customs duty ISLAMABAD: The customs classification committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) declared that zero percent... Published 25 Sep, 2024 08:51am
Print Tax collection at import stage: share in total collection reduces ISLAMABAD: The tax collection at import stage constituted 35 percent and domestic tax collection’s share was 65... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 03:24pm
Business & Finance 4G MiFi modem and WiFi modem: 11pc duty applicable on import ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ruled that 11 percent... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:34am
Print MoC says taking efforts to bring down ACD to zero ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry said on Monday it is fighting at the highest level to bring down Additional Customs... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:51am
Business & Finance Tyre importer secures duty after proving assessment LAHORE: A tyre importer has secured duty after proving that the customs department has assessed the goods in terms ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Non-filers, tax evaders: Data sharing among key stakeholders under way: McKinsey ISLAMABAD: The global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company Tuesday informed that data sharing among key... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Print Educational, health institutions: Senate panel tells FBR to give details of tax, duty relief ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has sought details of the educational and health institutions... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:36am
Print Misclassification of steel products: FBR urged to recover taxes from importers ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector has conveyed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that misclassification of... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:00am
Print Karachi Port: Leakage of Rs1.2trn duty must be plugged: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that tax pilferages such as the leakage of almost Rs1.2... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 12:21pm
Print New taxation steps come into effect today Government enforces new taxation measures of Rs1.761 trillion Updated 01 Jul, 2024 09:23am
Print Import of items under FTAs, PTAs during 2022-23: Major decrease in duty exemptions/concessions witnessed ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has witnessed a major decrease in customs duty exemptions/concessions... Updated 17 Jun, 2024 02:32pm
Print 14-seater sightseeing bus: 30pc duty on electric vehicle import imposed ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed 30 percent customs... Updated 24 May, 2024 02:28pm
Business & Finance Customs Dept: Businessmen concerned over anti-smuggling functions KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the business community had grievances with the... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Print Chocolate ingredient: 20pc customs duty imposed on import ISLAMABAD: The Customs classification committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 20 percent... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:45am
Business & Finance Multivitamins, natural health products: FBR imposes 20pc duty on import ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday imposed 20... Updated 28 Mar, 2024 08:48am
Print Local automobile industry in deep trouble: PAMA KARACHI: The local automobile industry, already grappling with myriad of challenges, is now being severely impacted... Updated 27 Mar, 2024 09:34am
Business & Finance Scooties for kids: 20pc customs duty imposed ISLAMABAD: The customs classification committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed 20 percent customs... Updated 14 Feb, 2024 09:50am
Print PVC table mats: New customs’ values determined ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has determined new customs... Updated 06 Feb, 2024 09:53am
Print FBR CCC’s ruling: Solar DC fan subject to 20pc customs duty ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee (CCC) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ruled that the... Updated 06 Feb, 2024 09:52am
Business & Finance Collectorate of Customs Gwadar surpasses revenue target QUETTA: Collectorate of Customs, Gwadar has exceeded the assigned revenue target by 114 percent during the first ... Published 06 Jan, 2024 05:17am
Business & Finance Availing exemption from RD: Importers of motor spirit fail to establish presence of consignments on the high seas LAHORE: Importers of motor spirit have failed to establish presence of their consignments on the high seas to avail... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance PSF manufacturer fails to secure blanket cover of law LAHORE: A polyester staple fibre (PSF) manufacturer has failed to secure blanket cover of the law on protection of... Published 16 Dec, 2023 05:49am
Business & Finance FBR pays refunds/customs rebates of Rs335.6bn in 2022-23 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has paid refunds/customs rebates of Rs335.6 billion during 2022-23 as... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am