taxes

Regaining taxpayers’ trust crucial for tax system, says PM

Regaining taxpayers’ trust crucial for tax system, says PM

November 14, 2019

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to step up efforts to restore taxpayers’ confidence in the tax system, saying that sweeping reforms were the need of the hour to stabilise Pakistan’s economy. In a meeting with the top officials of the FBR, the[...]
FBR reports overall increase of 16% in tax collection

FBR reports overall increase of 16% in tax collection

November 1, 2019

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Syed Shabbar Zaidi has revealed that tax collection for the month of October amounted to Rs 320 billion – an overall 16% increase from the same time period last year. The official took to micro-blogging website Twitter to share the news with his[...]
A Real Estate Think Tank in Pakistan – the Need of the Day

A Real Estate Think Tank in Pakistan – the Need of the Day

October 4, 2019

Think tanks serve two major purposes: to present practical solutions to complex problems, and to spread public awareness. For real estate sector in Pakistan, we critically need both of these. Real estate development sector is generally perceived as the backbone of the national economy. According to recent estimations by independent[...]
Only 300 companies pay 70% tax in Pakistan, Prime Minister

Only 300 companies pay 70% tax in Pakistan, Prime Minister

July 19, 2019

Islamabad:      The country can no longer tolerate tax evasion and corrupt mind-set, said Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing an award-distribution ceremony organised by the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce. He urged the business community and traders to help the government in collecting more taxes, as the country is overburdened with[...]