Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that Saturday, November 29, 2025, will be treated as a normal working day across all Inland Revenue field formations, despite it being a weekly holiday.
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Govt unveils updated fee schedule for Pakistan Single Window services
Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – The federal government has announced a revised fee schedule for services offered under the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system, aiming to improve transparency and streamline digital trade facilitation.
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FBR lowers customs values of nylon yarn amid global price decline
Karachi, November 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially lowered the customs values for nylon yarn imports, reflecting falling international market prices. The move comes as part of the FBR’s ongoing efforts to ensure fair and up-to-date valuation of imported goods.
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Why Invest in Pakistan? The Big Attraction of Tax Credit Incentives
Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – Thinking about investing in Pakistan’s industrial sector? There’s a powerful reason many companies find it appealing: generous tax credits that significantly reduce the cost of expansion and modernization.
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Did You Know How Much Tax Credit Pakistan Offers for Employment Generation?
Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – Pakistan continues to offer an important tax incentive aimed at boosting industrial activity and creating jobs across the country.
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Bangladesh to launch direct flights to Pakistan next month, says envoy
Lahore, November 25, 2025 – Bangladesh is set to start direct flights to Pakistan next month, marking a major step in strengthening connectivity and trade between the two countries. High Commissioner of Bangladesh Iqbal Hussain Khan announced that Mahan Air is likely to operate three weekly flights between Karachi and Dhaka, enhancing both business and tourism ties.
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Pakistan engages India on Basmati Rice GI tagging dispute
Islamabad, November 25, 2025 – Pakistan has initiated consultations with India and other opposing parties to resolve the ongoing Geographical Indication (GI) tagging dispute over Basmati rice, according to official documents released by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.
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Minister inaugurates three-day FoodAg 2025 at Expo Center Karachi
Karachi, November 25, 2025 — Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday formally inaugurated the 3rd International Food and Agriculture Exhibition, FoodAg 2025, at the Expo Center Karachi.
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FBR strengthens international tax operations with new assignments
Islamabad, November 24, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its focus on cross-border taxation by assigning additional responsibilities to key officers within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS)
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REAP welcomes suspension of export development surcharge
Karachi, November 24, 2025 – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to suspend the Export Development Surcharge, calling it a timely relief for the country’s export sector.
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