Stories from Irshad Ansari
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FTO allows filing declarations under 2019 amnesty scheme
Orders FBR to file compliance report in 45 days; notes system's failure reflects officials inefficiency
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Govt allows duty-free import of Remdesivir
Allows tax-free import of 60 other tools used in treatment of Covid-19 until Sept 30
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Luxury tax outlined for capital’s mansions
Farmhouses built on land measuring up to 4 Kanals exempted
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ECC may okay extra pay for health workers
Additional salary to health workers treating coronavirus patients will be disbursed under risk allowance
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Govt likely to allocate Rs1,000b for Covid-19
Prepares draft for federal budget 2010-21 with a total outlay of Rs7,570 billion
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Bureaucrats retiring early to vacate govt residences
Previously, officers who availed premature retirement could stay in govt houses until the age of 60
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NDRMF wins trust of global lenders
Emerges as credible institution, aims to invest in disaster risk reduction
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Imran's govt plans to outsource major airports
Summary for approval will be presented before PM Imran in federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday
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IMF proposes Rs575 billion new taxes in next budget
Revenue collection target of Rs5,100 also proposed; Fund agrees to provide relief to businesses affected by pandemic
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Tax collection target revised up to Rs4,017b
FBR has directed the field formations to ensure that the tax collection target achieved
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