KARACHI: The Pakistani Rupee experienced a decline of 54 paisas against the US dollar on Monday, signaling increased demand for imports and corporate payments, according to market dealers.
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Textile mills demand uninterrupted gas supply for achieving export target
KARACHI: Textile mills have demanded federal and provincial government to ensure uninterrupted gas supply for achieving exports target.
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FBR launches Urdu version of Customs Act
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step towards accessibility and transparency by launching the first Urdu version of the Customs Act, 1969.
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Prices of essential items rise by 13.74 percent for income group above Rs35,000
Islamabad – The prices of essential items have witnessed a significant increase of 13.74 percent for the income group above Rs35,000 for the week ending February 07, 2019, compared to the corresponding week a year ago, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Rupee depreciates by 40 paisas against dollar in early trading
Karachi – The Pakistani Rupee faced a depreciation of 40 paisas against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, influenced by heightened demand following the weekly holidays.
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ATL-2017 shows 1.824 million active taxpayers
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported the receipt of an impressive 1.824 million income tax returns for the tax year 2017 by the week ending February 10, 2019.
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Tax credit for investment in shares, insurance
KARACHI: The tax authorities have allowed tax credit for an individual against investment made in shares and insurance.
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FBR assigns officers for directorate immovable properties
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assigned officers of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) for the duties to make operational the directorate of immovable properties.
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IMF ready to support Pakistan: Christine Lagarde
KARACHI: International Monetary Fund (IMF) is ready to support Pakistan in a difficult economic situation, Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of IMF said on Sunday after meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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Income Tax Ordinance 2001: Computation of profits, gains from exploration, production of petroleum
KARACHI: The income tax law has explained separately for computation of profits and gains from exploration and production of petroleum in Pakistan.
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