Author: Hamza Shahnawaz

  • Exchange rates: PKR to SAR on December 29, 2021

    Exchange rates: PKR to SAR on December 29, 2021

    KARACHI: Following are the rates of buying and selling of one Saudi Riyal (SAR) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on December 29, 2021:

    Buying: Rs 46.50 to the Saudi Riyal

    Selling: Rs 47.00 to the Saudi Riyal

    The buying rate means an exchange company or a bank buys foreign currency from a customer.

    The selling rate means an exchange company or a bank sells for foreign currency from a customer.

    The rate has been updated at 10:27 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

    The Saudi Riyal /PKR parity depends on open market rates, they are set by the market forces based on foreign currency demand.

    Disclaimer: Team PKRevenue.com provides the available rates of the open market, which are subject to change every hour. Team PKRevenue.com provides the available exchange rates at the time of posting the story. So the team is not responsible for any inaccuracy of the data.

  • Stocks gain 130 points amid upcoming mini-budget

    Stocks gain 130 points amid upcoming mini-budget

    KARACHI: The stocks gained 130 points on Tuesday amid volatility due to roll-over week and ahead announcement of mini-budget.

    The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended at 44,044 points as against the previous day’s closing 43,913 points, showing an increase of 130.

    READ MORE: Weekly Review: market to move with mini-budget

    Analysts at Arif Habib Limited said that the market continued to remain volatile due to the roll-over week and upcoming mini-budget.

    Profit-taking was witnessed in the first trading hour while the market battled between the bulls and bears throughout the day.

    READ MORE: Stocks end down by 149 points on falling forex reserves

    Mainboard volumes remained on the dull note due to lack of any trigger whereas activity continued to remain side-ways as the market witnessed hefty volumes in the 3rd tier stocks.

    Sectors contributing to the performance include Technology & Communication (+59 points), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+44 points), Cement (+9 points) Automobile Assembler (+9 points) and Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (+7 points).

    READ MORE: CGT on disposal of securities to be collected on Dec 30

    Volumes increased from 114.7 million shares to 143.4 million shares (+25.1 per cent DoD). Traded value also increased by 12.9 per cent to reach US$ 28.0 million as against US$ 24.8 million.

    Stocks that contributed significantly to the volumes include UNITYR3, TRG, HUMNL, KEL and UNITY.

    READ MORE: CGT rates on disposal of securities during Tax Year 2022

  • Meezan Bank, Suzuki Motors sign MoU for car financing

    Meezan Bank, Suzuki Motors sign MoU for car financing

    KARACHI: Meezan Bank and Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer Sharia-compliant car financing.

    Arshad Majeed, Group Head Consumer Finance, Meezan Bank signed the MoU with Aamir Shaffi, Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited.

    READ MORE: Meezan Bank starts Islamic financing scheme for SMEs

    In an effort to ease access to Shariah-compliant car financing solutions, Meezan Bank will facilitate its customers with additional Residual Value features which will include affordable monthly rentals that will be lower than regular installments.

    Customers will be able to opt for a new vehicle option every three years through this Scheme on selected variants. In addition customers can also avail preferred delivery of Suzuki vehicles Suzuki Alto (VX & VXR), Suzuki Wagon R (VXR, VXL & AGS) & Suzuki Cultus (VXL & AGS) with free registration (excluding taxes) and buyback guarantee of up to three years as well as after-sales support services across Pakistan.

    READ MORE: Meezan Bank, Retailo sign agreement to finance youth

    Commenting on the occasion, Arshad Majeed, said: “Meezan Bank has always strived to offer affordable and accessible Shariah-compliant car financing solutions to its customers.

    “Through the Residual Value Module, we are making the process of car purchasing much easier for individuals and families, especially in the current scenario where prices of vehicles and interest rates are an increasing trend. We are pleased to partner with Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd. for offering preferred vehicle delivery that will boost the vehicle buying experience of our customers.”

    READ MORE: Pak Suzuki posts sharp 285pc growth in gross profit during first quarter

    Aamir Shaffi, while speaking at the occasion, said: “Residual Value Module will attract young generation and create customer trend to change the car every 2-3 years through RV financing, in which the customer can defer/postpone up to 50% of value amount of vehicle at end of financing period and enjoy the benefit of reduced rentals.

    “The scheme will enhance our brand image and help retain financing customers for life at Pak Suzuki Motor Company dealerships by providing them right market value with buyback guarantee up to 3 years based on car condition criteria.”

  • Drawback into use between import and re-export

    Drawback into use between import and re-export

    Section 63 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, sheds light on the provision of drawback in the form of sales tax repayment for goods that have been utilized between their importation and subsequent re-exportation.

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  • Drawback allowable on re-export

    Drawback allowable on re-export

    Section 62 of Sales Tax Act, 1990 has described drawback allowable on re-export.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Sales Tax Act, 1990 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Act incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.

    Following is the text of section 62 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990:

    62. Drawback allowable on re-export.– When any goods which have been imported into Pakistan and on which tax has been paid on importation are re-exported outside Pakistan and such goods as are capable of being identified, seven-eighth of such tax shall, except as otherwise hereinafter provided, be repaid as drawback, and the provisions of Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969), relating to drawback of customs duties shall, so far as may be apply to such tax, as they apply for the purposes of that Act:

    Provided that no such drawback shall be repaid unless the re-export is made within a period of two years from the date of importation as shown in the records of the Custom House:

    Provided further that the Board may, on sufficient cause being shown, in any case extend the said period by a further period of one year.

    (Disclaimer: The text of above section is only for information. Team PkRevenue.com makes all efforts to provide the correct version of the text. However, the team PkRevenue.com is not responsible for any error or omission.)

  • Repayment of tax to registered persons

    Repayment of tax to registered persons

    In a move aimed at fostering economic development in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a provision allowing for the repayment of tax to individuals and businesses registered in the region.

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  • Repayment of tax in certain cases

    Repayment of tax in certain cases

    In a significant development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded its authority regarding the repayment of tax in specific cases as outlined in Section 61 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990.

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  • Powers to deliver certain goods without payment of tax

    Powers to deliver certain goods without payment of tax

    In a bid to bolster trade and facilitate economic activities, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded its powers to authorize the delivery of certain goods without the requirement of immediate tax payment.

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  • Tax paid on stocks acquired before registration

    Tax paid on stocks acquired before registration

    Section 59 of Sales Tax Act, 1990 has described tax paid on stocks acquired before registration.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Sales Tax Act, 1990 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Act incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.

    Following is the text of section 59 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990:

    59. Tax paid on stocks acquired before registration.The tax paid on goods purchased by a person who is subsequently required to be registered under section 14 due to new liabilities or levies or gets voluntary registration under this Act or the rules made thereunder, shall be treated as input tax, provided that such goods were purchased by him from a registered person against an invoice issued under section 23 during a period of thirty days before making an application for registration and constitute his verifiable unsold stock on the date of compulsory registration or on the date of application for registration or for voluntary registration:

    Provided that where a person imports goods, the tax paid by him thereon during a period of ninety days before making an application for registration shall be treated as an input tax subject to the condition that he holds the bill of entry relating to such goods and also that these are verifiable unsold or un-consumed stocks on the date of compulsory registration or on the date of application for registration or for voluntary registration.

    (Disclaimer: The text of above section is only for information. Team PkRevenue.com makes all efforts to provide the correct version of the text. However, the team PkRevenue.com is not responsible for any error or omission.)

  • Today’s currency exchange rates in PKR – Dec 28, 2021

    Today’s currency exchange rates in PKR – Dec 28, 2021

    KARACHI: Following are the open market exchange rates of foreign currencies in Pak Rupee (PKR) in Pakistan on December 28, 2021 (The rates are updated at 09:58 AM Pakistan Standard Time):

    CurrencyBuyingSelling
    Australian Dollar (AUD)126.00127.75
     Bahrain Dinar (BHD)386.85388.60
     Canadian Dollar (CAD)137.50139.00
     China Yuan (CNY)23.5023.90
     Danish Krone (DNK)23.5023.80
     Euro (EUR)200.00201.50
     Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)16.8517.10
     Indian Rupee (INR)2.032.10
     Japanese Yen (JPY)1.411.44
     Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)481.80484.30
     Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)36.5036.85
     NewZealand $ (NZD)96.5597.25
     Norwegians Krone (NOK)17.5017.75
     Omani Riyal (OMR)392.75394.78
     Qatari Riyal (QAR)39.9040.50
     Saudi Riyal (SAR)46.7047.20
     Singapore Dollar (SGD)129.00130.50
     Swedish Korona (SEK)18.6018.85
     Swiss Franc (CHF)160.00160.90
     Thai Bhat (THB)4.804.90
     U.A.E Dirham (AED)49.3049.80
     UK Pound Sterling (GBP)236.00238.50
     US Dollar (USD)179.80181.20

    Disclaimer: Team PKRevenue.com provides the available rates of the open market, which are subject to change every hour. Team PKRevenue.com provides the available exchange rates at the time of posting the story. So the team is not responsible for any inaccuracy of the data.