FBR

Around 53% of additional spending done on account of Covid-19 outbreak

De facto finance minister advises provinces not to make budgets on basis of Rs4.963 trillion target

The budget clearly makes an effort to keep the IMF programme afloat by setting a high revenue target

Move aimed at achieving Rs4.96 trillion 'aspirational' target

Highest amount of tax concessions given in FY20 to affluent people

Also proposes to limit expense allowances for industrialists

Association says discussion will help enhance tax receipts, protect industry

Plans to issue up to Rs50m in next phase to help businesses cope with virus

Proposal aimed at unearthing hidden assets of citizens to enhance revenue

Considers bringing foreign companies on par with local firms

Decline comes due to partial suspension of economic activities due to Covid-19

Faces resistance to withdrawing concessions on foreign currency accounts

FBR to accelerate refunds

Insist such decision will provide relief to taxpayers, simplify tax laws

Will allow anti-malaria drug manufacturers on case to case basis

Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh suggests abolition of low-revenue yielding tax codes in next budget

Demand restoration of zero-rated facility

Reverses decision to appoint taxmen who do not enjoy good reputation

FBR has directed the field formations to ensure that the tax collection target achieved

Fertiliser manufacturers want taxes withdrawn, while IMF seeks end to concessions

Finance ministry proposes 31% increase in tax collection to revive IMF programme

Can propose increase in exemption limit to Rs100,000 worth of purchases

Poverty Alleviation Division sought data for cash relief programme

Lockdown impacts tax collection; govt also reshuffles top hierarchy of revenue body

Abdul Razzak Dawood says it will help reduce indirect taxes like sales tax

Cases selected for 2014-17 due to taxpayers’ failure to file returns on time

Employees who have tested positive include Grade 1 to 15 officers of the FBR

Register 6.2% growth in Jul-Mar on year-on-year basis

FBR announces zero sales tax on proceeds worth Rs50m

Misdeclaration caused losses of over Rs25.5 million to the finance ministry

PCCSS will check documents and seals installed on containers at all entry and exit focal points

External audit required to determine exact quantum due to claims and counter claims

PM Imran Khan had promised immediate relief to improve liquidity of businesses

Inquiry reveals empty trucks returning from Afghanistan are not electronically registered

Decision aimed at widening tax net, decreasing tax evasion

Cabinet prematurely terminates two-year contract of Chairman Shabbar Zaidi

Nine-month shortfall jumps to record Rs693 billion against original target

Finance adviser meets businessmen to seek input for economic relief package

Pakistan not to renegotiate $6b package – a decision that may make tax collection target unrealistic

Move will pave way for two World Bank budgetary support loans worth $750m

PTI govt to hand over role of tax refunds to State Bank of Pakistan

Parliamentarians seek reversal of 17% sales tax levied on export-oriented sector

They had submitted challans but were unable to file asset declarations

FBR accepts demand of halving withholding tax rates; cuts minimum income tax rate for traders

Dr Hafiz Pasha says Pakistan needs radical tax reforms through tough decisions in upcoming budget

Inland Revenue Enforcement Network confiscates 1,290 cartons of cigarettes, ‘largest in Pakistan’s history'

Finance ministry denies global lender has agreed to downward revision

Despite winning massive concessions, lower number of traders files tax returns

Revenue collection in Jul-Feb increased 16.5% or Rs385 billion

Approves 2018 news posts in customs department under Border Management Initiative