End to end digitization of tax system is top priority: Finance minister

14/03/2024

ISLAMABAD: As rising food prices are propelling inflation in Pakistan with the advent of Ramazan, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on...

SHC directs to release good imported b M/s Ai Container (Pvt) Ltd after securing disputed amount

14/03/2024

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC), Customs Appellate Bench directed South Asia Pacific Terminal (SAPT) to release consignments imported by M/s...

Renewal process of LCCI membership well on the way

LAHORE: The renewal process of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry membership is well on the way and a large...

Multan I&I impounds two containers loaded with Iranian onions

MULTAN: Regonal Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation I(I&I) has seized Iranian onion consignment for mis-declaration MULTAN: Regional Directorate of...

LHC seeks comments from FBR on petition filed by M/s Fauji Foods Ltd

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit comments by March 19, 2024,...

SBP starts investigation regarding misprinted currency notes

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the circulation of misprinted...

Passenger car sales climb by 118pc in February

KARACHI: Pakistan's automotive sector witnessed a sharp contrast in sales as the passenger car sales soared year-on-year in February despite...

New FM Aurangzeb’s first challenge is getting $6b from IMF: Bloomberg

ISLAMABAD: Renowned business and financial media platform Bloomberg has said that securing a $6 billion loan from the IMF will...

FTO seeks clarification from FBR regarding provident fund registration

LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to issue a clarification on the...

Karachi LTO posts 112pc growth in Feb direct tax collection

KARACHI: The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi, a key arm of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has achieved an...

KSE-100 index plunges over 1,000 points

KARACHI: Just a day after the cabinet was sworn in, bears on Tuesday gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as...

Illicit cigarette sale increases to 60pc in South Punjab

MULTAN: The Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) shared the latest market trends and informed that the sale of illicit (smuggled, tax...

PFC to explore export opportunities in UK

LAHORE: A high-level delegation of Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) will set for United Kingdom on March 15 with the aim...

Punjab govt to introduce short-term budget

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to expedite the approval process for a short-term budget through the provincial assembly. Punjab...

Tax collection vital for strong economy: PM Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has regretted that elite classes in the country had a monopoly over 90 percent...

Banks, stock market timings in Ramazan

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced office timings for the holy month of Ramazan. According to the...

SHC suspends ad-interim Order filed against M/s Seven Star Tyres & Dhaal Enterprises

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) suspended an ad-interim order passed by Customs Appellate Tribunal against M/s Seven Star Tyres, Dhaal...

Muhammad Aurangzeb takes over slot of finance minister

ISLAMABAD: Renowned banker Muhammad Aurangzeb has officially taken over the top slot of finance minister after becoming part of 19-member...

MTBA newly elected office-bears takes oath