Tue, 21-Oct-2025

FBR, Customs will be restructured, says Shamshad

ISLAMABAD: The government, under the stewardship of caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, has declared its intention to institute reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with a key change involving the separation of customs from the revenue collection process. This move is designed to address perceived conflicts of interest and underscores the government’s … Read more

Winter is coming: Frozen assets leave penniless Afghan traders out in the cold

Aqina is a border crossing with rail service connecting Afghanistan to Turkmenistan, and onward to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey and Europe. It is an essential trading point linking Afghanistan with the countries to the west. A handful of local businessmen who met to drink tea complained about the worsened business situation. They said their business had … Read more