FBR

Proposes digitizing upcoming federal and provincial budgets

Bill to be tabled before NA as a money bill for approval

Despite mass campaign on expanding tax net, govt drive remains unsuccessful

Revenue board chief endorses disconnection of 500,000 SIMs

FPCCI advocates simplification of system to boost tax-to-GDP ratio

Finance adviser says delegation will be sent to Islamabad to discuss the matter

Nine-month feat achieved on back of direct ones

Rationalising taxation laws and broadening tax base should be priorities

IHC orders FBR LTO to pay back amount to IESCO within 15 days

Collects Rs13b from aviation body, gets closer to 9-month revenue target

Announces issuance of blue passports to 66 winners of tax and export excellence awards

While digitalisation is imperative across all depts, it is most critical for FBR

It will generate more revenue, raise tax-to-GDP ratio

Over 80% of bank accounts in Pakistan remain undeclared to tax authorities

Orders its field formations to strictly adhere to higher judiciary directives

Says that high court acted with ‘undue haste’ in passing interim order

Tiwana had failed to submit reply to repeated reminders in a pending tax case

Karandaaz Pakistan to use funds to hire firm to assess best way to digitalise tax system

FBR assures govt of meeting annual target of over Rs9.4 trillion

Sources said the privatisation secretary briefed the premier on the possibility of privatising PIA by June 15

Plans to modernise tax machinery signalling departure from previous govt’s restructuring plan

Officials will meet regularly to remove hurdles in way of providing access to PSW

Interim govt misses crucial monthly target as FBR fails to expand tax base

Calls public debt unsustainable which is at heart of economic challenges

Fake stamps and five trucks loaded with sugar were seized in the operation

Vows to enforce tax and prevent tax evasion from this sector

Pakistan’s capacity to mobilise taxes is greatly under-explored

Reports 30% growth amid strong taxation drive, anti-smuggling efforts

Highlights importance of legal process

Says reforms, policies have contributed to making conducive business environment

Move aims to streamline trade processes, involves amendments to Customs Rules, 2001

Petitioner contends that interim govt does not have mandate to take such decisions

Pakistan’s economy is in dire straits, with overburdened, bleeding population, it needs urgent surgical repair

Says fiscal policy be aligned with long-term industrial and trade policies

Sheikh says it was longstanding demand for complete digitalisation, transparency of FBR operations

Stable prices, reduced interest rates forecasted to drive demand

Akhtar to head implementation committee, 72 hours deadline for legal package

Under IMF arrangement, shortfall of over 1% may necessitate a mini-budget

Commission says move beyond interim set-up’s mandate

A Federal Tax Policy Board will be established within Revenue Division as part of approved reforms

Institutional framework of tax system has remained mostly unchanged for a century

Chairman Tiwana says move will develop quality financial intelligence on tax evasion

Members raise concerns over mandate, impact on corruption, tax collection

Urges ECP to prevent ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ action by caretaker govt

Questions arise over caretaker govt mandate, complexity of proposed scheme

Will consider restructuring of revenue board that may cease to exist

Prospects of sending summary for cabinet’s approval suddenly increase

Sources say matter will be referred to military establishment for resolution

They will lead to uninterrupted flow of loans

Announces to retain her position as chairperson of publicly listed company