Islamabad, March 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially laid out the criteria for placing officers in the Admin Pool, ensuring a structured approach to such assignments.
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ECC Approves Amendments to Net Metering Regulations
Islamabad, March 13, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the existing net-metering regulations to address the increasing financial strain on grid consumers.
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RTO-I Karachi Arrests Mastermind in Rs 4.2 Billion Sales Tax Fraud
Karachi, March 13, 2025 – The Regional Tax Office (RTO-I) Karachi has achieved a major breakthrough by arresting the mastermind behind a Rs 4.2 billion sales tax fraud.
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Pakistan Reaches 6.51 Million Active Taxpayers for First Time
Islamabad, March 13, 2025 – Pakistan has reached a historic milestone by recording 6.51 million Active Taxpayers, the highest number in the country’s history.
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Gold Prices in Pakistan Approach Record High Amid Surge
Karachi, March 13, 2025 – The gold prices in Pakistan soared on Thursday, nearing an all-time high after a sharp increase of Rs 2,800 per tola.
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Illegal Economy Costs Pakistan $100 Billion Every Year: Report
Islamabad – Pakistan is facing an alarming economic challenge, losing approximately $100 billion annually due to illegal economic activities such as tax evasion, smuggling, and counterfeiting, according to a newly launched study.
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FBR Reconstitutes Project Team for Tax Digitalization Initiative
Islamabad, March 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the reconstitution of its project team tasked with overseeing the tax system digitalization project.
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Moody’s Improves Pakistan Banking Outlook to Positive
Islamabad, March 12, 2025 – The global credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Pakistan banking outlook from stable to positive, reflecting improved economic conditions and strengthened financial sector performance.
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Aurangzeb Projects Record $36 Billion Remittances for FY25
Islamabad, March 11, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday projected that Pakistan’s workers’ remittances are expected to reach a historic high of $36 billion in the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25.
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Pakistan Moves to Import Raw Sugar to Stabilize Market Prices
Islamabad – In a bid to curb rising sugar prices and ensure affordability for consumers, the federal government of Pakistan announced on Monday its decision to import raw sugar (Shakkar).
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