Federal ministries and divisions have largely ignored directives from the Prime Minister’s Office to transition to the e-office system, according… Read More
PM Shehbaz Suspends 4 Senior Food Ministry Officials Over Wheat Imports Scandal
The inquiry committee has identified those responsible for the controversial import of substandard wheat since last year’s regime of the… Read More
Leading Telco Starts Blocking Non-Filer SIMs After FBR’s Threat
A leading telecom company has conveyed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the telecom operator has blocked 3,064… Read More
Job Cuts, No Development Schemes, No New Universities; Pakistan Promises IMF
The federal government has shared a plan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce federal expenses by Rs. 300… Read More
IMF And Pakistan Officially Start Dialogue For New Loan Program
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mission Chief Nathan Porter arrived at the Finance Division today… Read More
Govt Threatens to Take PTA, Telcos to Court For Refusing to Block SIMs
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering legal action against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and telecom companies for… Read More
Taxpayers to Deposit 30% of Disputed Amount With FBR
Taxpayers are bound to deposit 30 percent of the determined tax with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in cases… Read More
Budget 2024-25 Preparations Delayed As Govt Seeks IMF Input on Literally Everything
Preparations for the new Federal Budget 2024-25 are facing massive delays as the government prepares to consult on each and… Read More
Dawood Hercules and Engro Corp Approve Restructuring Plan to Increase Investment Opportunities
The Boards of Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited (DH Corp) and Engro Corporation Limited (Engro Corp) have, in principle, approved a… Read More
FBR to Block Non-Filer SIMs This Month Despite PTA’s Refusal
After the refusal of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to summon all… Read More
FBR Constitutes Policy Board to Draft Proposals For Finance Bill 2024-25
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formed the Finance Bill Policy Board to draft policy proposals for the upcoming… Read More
Finance Ministry Sets Deadline for Key Budget Targets Ahead of Crucial IMF Visit
The Ministry of Finance has set a deadline to finalize budget targets by mid-May 2024 as it prepares for the… Read More
