Pakistan and Germany discuss trade, investment and economic reforms to deepen bilateral cooperation
Pakistan and Germany reviewed bilateral economic cooperation, reform priorities, and taxation measures during a high-level meeting at the Finance Division, reaffirming long-term partnership and investor-focused reforms.
Pakistan Faces Competitiveness Crisis as Business Costs Remain 34% Higher Than Regional Economies
Pakistan Business Forum warns that high taxes, expensive energy and currency instability have pushed the cost of doing business 34% above regional peers, threatening exports and industrial survival.
FBR Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Tax-Evading Jewellers to Broaden Fiscal Net
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a nationwide crackdown on tax-evading jewellers, targeting thousands operating outside the tax net. Notices have been issued across major cities as the authority works to broaden Pakistan’s tax base and enforce fiscal compliance.