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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How much tax credit does FBR allow on charitable donations in 2026?
Karachi, November 24, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outlined the rules and limits for tax credit on charitable donations for the tax year 2026 under the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2021.
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FBR highlights major gains from digitalization of tax system
Islamabad, November 24, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced significant improvements in Pakistan’s tax administration, crediting ongoing digitalization efforts for strengthening tax operations and enhancing taxpayer services.
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Pakistan to unveil comprehensive tax simplification strategy by 2026
Islamabad, November 23, 2025: Pakistan is set to introduce a comprehensive tax simplification strategy next year, a key step recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to strengthen governance and enhance public sector efficiency.
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FBR digitizes cotton bale tracking to curb tax evasion in textile industry
Islamabad, November 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified scrutiny of the textile industry by officially rolling out an electronic monitoring system that uses video analytics to track the processing of cotton bales in textile spinning units.
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FBR updates rules for persons not appearing in 2025 Active Taxpayers List (ATL)
Islamabad, November 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued updated rules regarding individuals and entities not appearing in the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2025.
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