Pakistan: Hattar residents question urban classification after property tax imposed

Jan 23, 2026

The move has sparked widespread resentment among shopkeepers who argue that Hattar does not meet the basic criteria of an urban centre, reported The...

GST system needs a lot of trained professionals

Oct 28, 2022

New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI/ATK): Resources are needed for the smooth functioning of government systems. The government pays special attention to tax...

International Monetary Fund urges overhaul of Pakistan's tax system

May 13, 2024

Nathan Porter, head of the IMF's Mission to Pakistan, leads the mission team engaging with the Pakistani delegation led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.

Pakistan's "fake tax boom" exposed as system remains broken

Nov 06, 2025

Despite higher tax filings and a 15.7% tax-to-GDP ratio, Pakistan's taxation system remains weak. Many returns report zero income, salaried workers bear the largest...

Vice President Naidu calls for further simplifying tax system

Apr 29, 2022

New Delhi [India], April 29 : Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday called for simplifying the tax system further to promote voluntary compliance...

I-T Department launches Faceless Income Tax Appeals system

Sep 25, 2020

New Delhi [India], September 25 : The Income Tax Department on Friday launched Faceless Income Tax Appeals, under which all appeals will be finalised...