Economy

SBP Sets Rs. 1.7 Trillion Agriculture Credit Target for FY22

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr. Reza Baqir announced on Monday the agriculture credit target of Rs. 1.7 trillion for the current fiscal year, which will be made possible by reaching five million borrowers across the country.The governor, who …

Economy

Current Account Deficit Surges to Record High in November 2021

Pakistan’s current account recorded the highest deficit of $1.91 billion during the current financial year 2021-22 in November 2021 according to the statistics released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday due to the soaring import bill.Accord…

Economy

Islamic Development Bank Approves $252.5 Million Funding for Pakistan

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved $252.5 million of funding for two vital projects in Pakistan aimed to support the country’s green agenda in the energy sector and its ongoing efforts to counter the adverse impacts of COVID-19.President …

Economy

FTO Orders Investigation of Tax Formula Issue

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Muhammad Asif Mahmood Jah, has directed officials to investigate the issue of the minimum tax computational formula that was approved by a policymaker of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).The FTO Office has sent a notic…

Economy

Govt Shelves Plan to Exempt Import of Oxygen Tools from Duties

The federal government has put off the plan of exempting the import of oxygen gas, cylinders, and cryogenic tanks from taxes due to the lack of a clear procedure.Sources told ProPakistani that the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) had direct…

Economy

Chairman FBR Ensures Seamless Customs Clearance at Chaman Border

On the third and last day of his eventful visit to Baluchistan, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division, Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, visited Customs House, Chaman for reviewing and ensuring progress at Customs counters.He was accompanied by Dr. Muhammad…