Author: Hamza Shahnawaz

  • FPCCI suggests regulating cryptocurrencies in Pakistan

    FPCCI suggests regulating cryptocurrencies in Pakistan

    The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the government to take steps towards the regulation and streamlining of cryptocurrencies within the country.

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  • Bank holiday on December 25 announced

    Bank holiday on December 25 announced

    KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announce bank holiday on occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas.

    The SBP said that it will remain closed on December 25, 2021 (Saturday) being public holiday on the occasions of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, as declared by the Government of Pakistan.

    The central bank communicated the message to presidents and chief executives of all banks, development financial institutions and microfinance banks.

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  • Today’s currency exchange rates in PKR – Dec 22, 2021

    Today’s currency exchange rates in PKR – Dec 22, 2021

    KARACHI: Following are the open market exchange rates of foreign currencies in Pak Rupee (PKR) in Pakistan on December 22, 2021 (The rates are updated at 11:16 AM Pakistan Standard Time):

    CurrencyBuyingSelling
     Australian Dollar (AUD)124.00125.50
     Bahrain Dinar (BHD)386.85388.60
     Canadian Dollar (CAD)136.00137.50
     China Yuan (CNY)23.5023.90
     Danish Krone (DNK)23.5023.80
     Euro (EUR)198.50200.50
     Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)16.7517.00
     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)46.4547.00
     Singapore Dollar (SGD)128.00129.50
     Swedish Korona (SEK)18.5018.75
     Swiss Franc (CHF)159.90160.80
     Thai Bhat (THB)4.804.90
     U.A.E Dirham (AED)49.5050.00
     UK Pound Sterling (GBP)233.50236.00
     US Dollar (USD)178.70180.50

    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.

  • Exchange rates: PKR to USD on December 22, 2021

    Exchange rates: PKR to USD on December 22, 2021

    KARACHI: Following are the rates of buying and selling of one US dollar (USD) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on December 22, 2021:

    Buying: Rs 178.70 to the US Dollar

    Selling: Rs 180.50 to the US Dollar

    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 the foreign currency from a customer.

    The rate has been updated at 11:13 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

    The US Dollar /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.

  • Exchange rates: PKR to AED on December 22, 2021

    Exchange rates: PKR to AED on December 22, 2021

    KARACHI: Following are the rates of buying and selling of one UAE Dirham (AED) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on December 22, 2021:

    Buying: Rs 49.50 to the UAE Dirham

    Selling: Rs 50.00 to the UAE Dirham

    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 the foreign currency from a customer.

    The rate has been updated at 11:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

    The UAE Dirham /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.

  • Exchange rates: PKR to GBP on December 22, 2021

    Exchange rates: PKR to GBP on December 22, 2021

    KARACHI: Following are the rates of buying and selling of one UK Pound Sterling (GBP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on December 22, 2021:

    Buying: Rs 233.50 to the UK Pound Sterling

    Selling: Rs 236.00 to the UK Pound Sterling

    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 the foreign currency from a customer.

    The rate has been updated at 10:58 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

    The UK Pound Sterling /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.

  • Exchange rates: PKR to EUR on December 22, 2021

    Exchange rates: PKR to EUR on December 22, 2021

    KARACHI: Following are the rates of buying and selling of one Euro (EUR) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on December 22, 2021:

    Buying: Rs 198.50 to the Euro

    Selling: Rs 200.50 to the Euro

    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 10:39 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

    The Euro /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.

  • Exchange rates: PKR to SAR on December 22, 2021

    Exchange rates: PKR to SAR on December 22, 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 22, 2021:

    Buying: Rs 46.45 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 09:39 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.

  • Persons may be appointed for filing e-return

    Persons may be appointed for filing e-return

    Section 52A of Sales Tax Act, 1990 has defined e-intermediaries to be appointed.

    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 52A of the Sales Tax Act, 1990:

    52A. e-intermediaries to be appointed.– (1) Subject to such conditions, limitations and restrictions, the Board may, by a notification in the official Gazette, appoint a person to electronically file return under Chapter V and such other documents electronically, as may be prescribed from time to time, on behalf of a person registered under section 14.

    (2) A person registered under section 14 may authorize an e-intermediary to electronically file return or any other documents, as specified in sub-section (1).

    (3) The return or such other documents filed by an e-intermediary on behalf of a registered person shall be deemed to have been filed by that registered person.

    (4) Where this Act requires anything to be done by the registered person and if such thing is done by an e-intermediary authorized by the registered person under sub-section (2), unless the contrary is proved, shall be deemed to have been done with the knowledge and consent of such registered person so that in any proceedings under this Act, the registered person shall be liable as if the thing has been done by him.

    (5) Where an e-intermediary, authorized by a registered person under sub-section (2) to act on his behalf, knowingly or wilfully submits a false or incorrect information or document or declaration with an intent to avoid payment of tax due or any part thereof or claiming a tax credit or a refund that is not due to the registered person, such e-intermediary shall be jointly and severally responsible for recovery of the amount of tax short paid or the amount refunded in excess as a result of such incorrect or false information or document or declaration, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken against him under the relevant provisions of the law.

    (6) The Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, prescribe rules for the conduct and transaction of business of e- intermediaries, including their appointment, suspension and cancellation of appointment, subject to such conditions as specified therein.

    (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.)

  • Appearance of authorized representative

    Appearance of authorized representative

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a step towards ensuring convenience and accessibility for taxpayers by defining the procedures for authorized representation in Section 52 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990.

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