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FBR Suspends Customs Inspector for Unauthorized Absence

Islamabad, Pakistan: In a significant disciplinary action, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed an Inspector Customs from service […]

FBR Approves Customs Operations at New Gwadar International Airport

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued two notifications under the Customs Act, 1969, concerning the New Gwadar International […]

LCCI Raises Concerns Over FBR’s Password Expiry Policy

Lahore, Pakistan: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) […]

Tax Receipts Lagging – FBR Needs to Reform Tax Structure

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman recently acknowledged that current tax rates in Pakistan, particularly sales tax, corporate tax, […]

Tax Laws Amendment Bill 2024 Faces Legal Challenges – Says Experts

The recently passed Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 is facing potential legal challenges due to concerns regarding the imposition of […]

Banks Achieve 50% ADR Target to Avoid Tax, Lending Increase in Q4

Karachi, Pakistan: Pakistani banks have successfully navigated the government’s ambitious advance-to-deposit ratio (ADR) target, reaching nearly 50% by December 6th. […]

FBR Revenue Collection Target Falls Short

The taxation measures worth Rs1.4 trillion introduced in the budget have fallen short of expectations, with the government collecting Rs348 […]

Finance Minister Vows to Overhaul Tax Machinery, Emphasizes Equitable Taxation

Islamabad, Pakistan: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to restructuring the country’s tax […]