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Cabinet to decide FBR’s fate today

Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has convened a federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday to approve restructuring of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) after all stakeholders conceded significant ground for a divorce between the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and the Customs Group. The separation of the two service groups, which are collecting taxes, will result in an end to the FBR, whose parent body

A bleak outlook

During the first half of this fiscal year (July-Dec 2023), the current account deficit fell to just $831 million from a whopping $3.63 billion in the same period of last year. Also, net foreign direct investment (FDI) in July-Dec 2023 rose 35 per cent to $862.6m from $640m in July-Dec 2023, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). One can expect a substantial increase in FDI as foreign in

A bleak outlook

During the first half of this fiscal year (July-Dec 2023), the current account deficit fell to just $831 million from a whopping $3.63 billion in the same period of last year. Also, net foreign direct investment (FDI) in July-Dec 2023 rose 35 per cent to $862.6m from $640m in July-Dec 2023, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). One can expect a substantial increase in FDI as foreign in

Summit underscores US support for Pakistan economy

The Investment and Climate Summit organised by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) underscored the US government’s commitment to fostering foreign direct investments (FDI), elevating bilateral trade between the two countries, and addressing Pakistan’s climate change challenges. A key highlight of the summit was the USAID Green Alliance Gaming Challenge Awards, which c

Summit underscores US support for Pakistan economy

The Investment and Climate Summit organised by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) underscored the US government’s commitment to fostering foreign direct investments (FDI), elevating bilateral trade between the two countries, and addressing Pakistan’s climate change challenges. A key highlight of the summit was the USAID Green Alliance Gaming Challenge Awards, which c