focus should be on development, professional management of industrial parks and economic zones.

Federal government requested to release withheld funds.

FBR draws up rules for preparing a list of active taxpayers.

Post bank to be set up with the help of SME Bank licence.

FBR asked by ministry of commerce to prepare a presentation on duty and taxation structure under agreement.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to establish joint committee for monitoring implementation of APTTA.

Tax collection for the month of December stood at Rs150.5 billion.

Many countries have agreed on granting concessions.

Revenues expected to reach Rs140b by month-end. The FBR disbursed Rs38.58 billion in tax refunds and rebates.

Pakistan says trade accord contingent on duty reduction.