Federal Board of Revenue

Official says retailers should be asked to purchase only from sales tax registered persons

Pakistan says UAE not sharing wealth details of Pakistanis holding residence visa of Dubai

PM aide reveals meeting with EU on GSP Plus status delayed

Much like anti-Benami properties campaign, govt’s initiative to recover offshore assets has also failed to bear fruit

The FBR expects to raise Rs20 billion from this 17,000-strong list of big retailers

Resort to cost-cutting measures such as layoffs, closure of outlets

Senate body had approved the relief over 1 month ago

It will allow people to lodge complaints, seek resolution

Assured FBR officials that they would be fully taken on board on tax reforms

Expensive shining vehicles and the sorry state of public roads give a good idea of the state of affairs in Pakistan

FBR shares financial details with NA panel of data provided by OECD

Says uncertainty created by approved plan can be damaging for revenue targets

Shabbar Zaid agrees to take input from all stakeholders after officials caution him of implications

Heads of FBR’s 23 field formations are against government’s plan

Imran Khan approves full implementation of VAT regime for all business segments over next three years

Shortfall in collection widens to Rs167b in first four months of FY20

FBR refuses to go easy on CNIC condition, demand for fixed tax scheme; govt side hopes breakthrough today

Trader protest against taxation policies of the PTI govt

FTO had sought action against FBR officers involved in vehicle smuggling, sale

Provinces oppose move, arguing services is provincial subject

Justice Gulzar says 22,000 employees only manage to recover 20% of revenue

Says Federal Board of Revenue working on removing tax exemptions to raise revenues

Administrative problems and poor data quality hinder drive

Results reveal tax authorities may face legal battle from some contenders

Discussions focus on enhancing revenue collection that remains below par

Works on avoiding shortfall in targets to meet IMF conditions

FBR asked PR to furnish local purchases with receipts from only registered suppliers who paid 17% sales tax

They will not be entitled to reduced 14% sales tax if they fail to connect

Says authorities were trying to stop legal trade in the province, encouraging smuggling

Though unhelpful, SBP won’t cut interest rate

Walks a tight rope in meeting IMF target of controlling circular debt

Also falls short of refund target by Rs45b while return filers stand below 450,000

Move aimed at facilitating taxpayers in filing their returns

Wide gap may force taxmen to take advances from banks, big firms

IHC orders appointment of ad hoc PARC chairman

Aims to resolve differences over issues of disclosing identity for trading purposes

New directorate general to monitor and assist five major sectors

Seeks proposals from chambers, trade bodies, general public

Figure reported by FBR is different from cash deposited in treasury

FBR misses target by Rs14b, faces daunting task of collecting Rs5.5tr in FY20

Shoppers buying goods of more than Rs50,000 will have to provide CNIC number

Changes definition of resident individuals, will slap 5% penalty on property purchase with cash

Report finds discrepancies between tax collected, deposited in national kitty

Cost of living to rise due to new levies; FBR issues notification

The future of new Pakistan lies in reforms, including those in the Customs department as well

A better approach may have been to invest further in the digitisation of the economy and transitioning away from cash

Manufacturers will now have to pay 0.1% turnover tax

In first 17 days, revenue collection stands at Rs170 billion

FBR to also introduce portal which will contribute to improving the ease of doing business

Move will give Shabbar Zaidi more autonomy in policy matters