Customs Today NewspaperHomeIslamabadKarachiLahoreNationalTransfers and PostingsChambers & AssociationsBusiness[image]Breaking NewsRana Tanveer meets Governor of Qom ProvinceCT Report20/08/2025ECC approves uniform fuel charges to balance power tariffsRDA inflows rise to $10.748b in July 2025WCCIS delegation meets FPCCI to boost women-led businessPakistan, US discuss enhanced cooperation in energy sectorSECP operationalizes Capital Market Development FundFBR refuses to extend 2025 income tax return deadlineFDI into Pakistan rises 7pc in July 2025, reaching $208mPakistan, Bangladesh vow to boost cooperation in energy, mineral sectorsIMF demands greater autonomy for State Bank of PakistanQCCI urges review of customs valuation for Iranian scrap imports19/08/2025PSO posts profit after tax of Rs20.9b in FY25Finance Division, not FBR, will present next year’s budgetFBR issues finalized 2025 tax return formsRead morePakistan-Iran agree to transform trade relationsGovt finalises recommendations to reduce container dwell time at Karachi Port, Port QasimCAT reduces penalty on 20 medical centers for price fixing18/08/2025Only overseas Pakistanis can import car under gift, transfer of residence schemes16/08/2025FBR to suspend or blacklist sales taxpayers who deny access to business premises15/08/2025Transfers and postingsWajid Ali posted as Member Customs Operations08/08/2025FBR transfers 38 PCS officers to different stationsFBR assigns addl charge of Member IR Operations to Dr Iqbal28/07/2025Principal appraiser Irfan Masih penalized for shocking inefficiency24/07/2025CPEC IPPs intensify calls for Rs475b dues clearance ahead of PM’s China visitPakistan must become ‘Asian Tiger’ to rival India, says SM TanveerPakistan secures 55,000 tons of sugar in global tenderDr. Asif Mehmood Jah’s Book “Mohtasib Key Diary” launched at ICCIICCI backs PM’s call for national charter, urges unity for economic revivalLCCI warns of tough economic year ahead, calls for balanced tax approachPSX hits record high amid bullish sentiment, upbeat earningsHSD price reduced by Rs12.84 per litre; petrol stays unchangedRs25,000/hour fare: Pakistan’s first helicopter tour service launched in KarachiShare 786Tweet 491Here’s how to check mobile SIM owner’s name & other detailsShare 597Tweet 373FBR introduces SMS service 9966 to facilitate taxpayersShare 585Tweet 366Quetta Police nabs Haji Sadiq & Tofan Khan in connection with murder attempt on DC Qudoos SheikhShare 572Tweet 357FBR announces updated WHT rates for rental income on immovable propertyShare 570Tweet 356Terms and ConditionsDisclaimerCustoms TodayLatest NewsAbout UsIndustrial production grows by 9% in July18/09/2025Pakistan, China agree to operationalise Gwadar-Africa trade corridorPakistan, Iran step up to agriculture cooperationPakistan-IMF talks set on 25th amid pending structural benchmarksPM Coordinator on Commerce meets KIK representatives, reaffirms commitment to GSP+ continuitySeven groups submit bids for Roosevelt Hotel 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economic potential: Saif Ur RehmanBanker, PIA naib qasid arrested in Rs150m private bank fraud13/09/2025FBR appoints Shakeel Shah as Member Customs Operations23/08/2025Balochistan PAC uncovers Rs20b in financial irregularities, including unsurrendered savingsTariff Policy Board approves commercial import of five-year-old used vehiclesAzerbaijan ambassador vows for increasing direct air flight, transit connectivity with PakistanICCI, FPCCI leadership determined to promote pro-business environmentPakistan-China sign $8.5b accords to boost trade, strategic ties: Iftikhar Ali MalikCDC expands RAAST aggregator network with on boarding of KTrade securitiesGovt hikes diesel price by Rs2.78 per litre for next fortnightPetrol and diesel prices likely to rise in PakistanTweet 492Share 598Tweet 374Share 586Tweet 358Share 571Ahsan directs to prepare new projects, provide fast-track facilities at SEZs under CPEC-2.009/10/2025PAAPAM rejects objections on used car import policyICCI, Capital Emergency Services join forces for safe, compliant, and business-friendly capitalStaff-level agreement within reach amid progress in Pakistan-IMF talksCollector Enforcement Lahore cracks down on corruptionPakistan receives $3.2b in remittances in September 2025NAC approves revised GDP growth of 3.04pc for FY2025Pakistan, Saudi Arabia leaders renew pledge to boost trade tiesApplication for cancellation of sales tax registration to be submitted online: FBROverseas remittances grew 8% in 1Q of FY2026: KhurramPakistan made significant progress in many areas: IMFNBP CEO urges financial sector to lead Pakistan’s sustainable growth push08/10/2025$1b deal on the cards as Saudi delegation to visit this weekFCCI demands cut in energy tariffs, policy rate to boost exportsPakistani banks outshine Asia-Pacific rivals in S&P Global rankingsPakistan may end car import baggage, gift schemesFurther rate cuts hinge on flood impact, IMF review: SBP Governor07/10/2025CCP imposes Rs1.56b fine on Aisha Steel, 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clean drinking water in KarachiTraders assured of addressing issues arising after closure of Afghan borderAuto loans extend recovery to Rs318b in November as rate cut supports demandLHC declines to halt tribunal proceedings in Rs155m poultry cartel caseIMF rejects FBR request for immediate removal of 18% GST on contraceptives, sanitary padsSugar sector could face full de-regulation soonADB commends macroeconomic reforms, reaffirms support for ML-1Pakistan ‘submits’ five-year-petroleum levy collection plan to IMFGoods transporters announce end to nationwide strike as talks succeedNational gemstones policy finalised to enhance exports: minister17/12/2025ICCI welcomes FBR’s decision to hold in abeyance property valuation tableSindh, UAE agree to increase cooperation in trade, investment, developmentPakistan’s current account balance posts surplus of $100m in NovemberPSW extends post-payment regime to SIDC following customs duties rollout16/12/2025Export-led growth ensures speedy economic development: Saif15/12/2025Large Taxpayer Unit to become operational in Lahore within two monthsFBR imposes compulsory retirement on Customs inspector for false examinationFBR suspends Customs inspector deputed at Islamabad airport for misconduct11/12/2025FBR scales back penalty on senior auditor in Rs238b tax evasion case02/12/2025PM Shehbaz directs to freeze two-year increment of IRS officer of BS-20 over inefficiency27/11/2025Quetta Enforcement seize narcotics, smuggled goods, vehicles worth $4.9m in BalochistanQuetta Enforcement seizes smuggled goods worth Rs240mAJK & Gilgit-Baltistan residents now eligible for tax filer benefitsICCI FBR’s property valuation increase in Islamabad, announces sit-inLCCI welcomes policy rate cut, urges single digit rateTPL Corp approves sale of TPL Insurance to Jazz International Holding LimitedOGRA announces new RLNG prices for DecemberIMF conditions are part of pre-agreed agenda: finance ministryShare 792Tweet 495Share 601Tweet 376Share 592Tweet 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