Aurangzeb vows to overhaul tax machinery ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s... Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:47pm
Business & Finance What is Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduced in National Assembly? Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb introduced the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the National Assembly (NA) on... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:06pm
Opinion Lack of awareness of IMF conditions Pakistan’s private sector elite in industry and the farm sectors, major non-institutional recipients of budgeted... Updated 16 Dec, 2024 07:42am
Business & Finance Banking sector’s ADR climbs to nearly 48% as of Nov 29 The banking sector’s gross Advance-to-Deposit Ratio (ADR) maintained its upward trajectory, hitting nearly 48% as of... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 11:01pm
Business & Finance ‘Clever’ taxpayer fails to bypass established procedures LAHORE: A ‘clever’ taxpayer has failed to bypass the established procedures for resolving tax disputes, as the... Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:38am
Business & Finance Mian Zahid terms tax system ‘inefficient’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance Rectification process simplification brings relief to taxpayers LAHORE: After years of struggling with errors in tax assessments, Pakistani taxpayers are embracing a simplified... Published 03 Nov, 2024 07:46am
Print Illegal housing schemes: PRA Tribunal takes judicial notice ISLAMABAD: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Tribunal has taken judicial notice of illegal housing schemes being... Updated 21 Oct, 2024 09:18am
Editorials Focus on structural reforms EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while talking to a group of investors led by Barclays, ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance PTBA urges FBR to extend tax return filing deadline KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called on the government to extend the tax return filing... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Business & Finance FBR digitalization: PM sets up 10-member task force KARACHI: In a move to modernize the country’s tax system, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has formed a task force... Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:50am
Business & Finance Record earnings in FY24: Rice exporters now eying $6bn exports KARACHI: After achieving an all-time high export of $4 billion, rice exporters are now setting their sights on a $6... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Business & Finance FBR digitalisation initiatives face challenges? LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) endeavours to enhance its digital capabilities are facing obstacles... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:49am
Print PM for accelerating FBR transformation LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday set a target for his economic team to speed up the process of... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 03:33pm
Print CTO Islamabad accused of ‘deceiving’ tax system ISLAMABAD: Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue Islamabad Bench (ATIR) has held that the Corporate Tax Office,... Updated 29 Jul, 2024 10:01am
Print Traders, shopkeepers and retailers: FBR drafts ‘simple’ tax payment system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has drafted a very simple tax payment system for traders, shopkeepers... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 09:22am
Print Aurangzeb urges PTBA to lend a helping hand to FBR in improving tax system ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has encouraged the Pakistan Tax Bar Association to provide essential... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 08:55am
Opinion Taxation in Pakistan: taxing the untaxed elites Chris Matthews’s famous quote “Paying tax is not a punishment. It’s a responsibility”. Most developed... Updated 02 Jul, 2024 06:33am
Print Finance Bill 2024: Wealth Statement now in sharp focus New bill proposes to extend the scope of best judgment assessment under section 121 of the Ordinance Updated 21 Jun, 2024 04:00pm
BR Research Too far gone! The stability of the Pakistani economy—and ultimately its frequent collapses—hinges greatly on how subsequent... Published 13 Jun, 2024 08:12am
Business & Finance FPCCI advocates strong tax system LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Chairman and Vice President of... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Print FBR digitalisation: Aurangzeb discusses ‘quick wins’ with McKinsey head ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said the government is committed to improving tax... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 08:52am
Business & Finance PBF for simplification of tax system KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has recommended the federal government to simplify the tax system to reduce... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Govt eyeing new steps to achieve Rs1trn plus taxation Budget makers are considering further increasing difference of withholding tax rates between filers and non-filers of returns Updated 20 May, 2024 07:05pm
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
Opinion Transforming FBR In the light of dynamic shifts in business and advancements in technology, it is opportune for the Federal Board of... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Editorials Listen to plastic bag manufacturers EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb would do well to listen to the Polypropylene Woven Sack Manufacturers... Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am
Business & Finance Digitalization of tax system: FBR cuts deal with Karandaaz ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has entered into an agreement with Karandaaz Pakistan for the... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance Digitalisation of tax system: PSMA for QR Code printed polypropylene bags ISLAMABAD: The new government needs to replace printed paper stamps for the sugar industry under the Track and Trace... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
Print Digitization of tax system top priority: finance minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday conveyed to the Federal Board of... Updated 14 Mar, 2024 08:47am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept