The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a significant policy change, requiring the Customs Department to conduct forensic laboratory tests through reputable forensic labs before auctioning confiscated vehicles. This move aims to enhance transparency in the auction process and ensure the sale of non-tampered vehicles to buyers.
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Latest Petroleum Price Hike Driven by Taxes and OMC Margins
The recent increase in petroleum product prices in Pakistan has been attributed to multiple factors, including taxes and Oil Marketing Companies’ (OMCs) margins, which collectively account for 68% of the ex-depot prices. Effective December 1, 2024, petrol prices rose by Rs 3.72 per litre to Rs 252.10, while High-Speed Diesel (HSD) saw a hike of Rs 3.29, now costing Rs 258.43 per litre.
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Aurangzeb Vows Support for Small Traders in Tax Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to integrating the wholesale and retail sectors into the tax net while ensuring that small traders and shopkeepers receive maximum facilitation during this transition.
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Aurangzeb Directs CCP to Expedite Action Against Cartelization
Islamabad, December 3, 2024 – The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has instructed the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to expedite its investigations into cartelization and collusive practices, emphasizing the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering competition and disciplining markets.
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Cold and Dry Weather to Prevail Across Pakistan Today
ISLAMABAD, December 3, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast predominantly cold and dry conditions across the country for Tuesday, December 3, 2024. However, isolated areas in the northern regions are likely to experience precipitation.
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Provinces Miss Deadline to Amend Agricultural Tax Laws
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has confirmed that provinces failed to meet the deadline for amending their agriculture income tax legislation, which was set for October 2024. This was disclosed during a presentation to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, where officials provided an update on the quantitative performance criteria and structural benchmarks related to Pakistan’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.
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PM Shehbaz Hopes for Further Rate Cuts After Inflation Drops
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday hailed the remarkable decline in inflation to 4.9%—the lowest in six and a half years—expressing optimism that this milestone could lead to further reductions in the key policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Speaking during a federal cabinet meeting, Shehbaz emphasized the importance of leveraging this development to improve the financial well-being of the general public.
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PMD Forecasts Rain-Thunderstorms Across Pakistan on Dec 2
Islamabad, December 1, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country on Monday, December 2, 2024, accompanied by snowfall over hilly regions in certain areas.
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APTMA Urges Restoration of EFS for All Textile Players
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called on the government to urgently restore the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) to its pre-Finance Act 2024 status, including reinstating zero-rating on local supplies for export manufacturing. APTMA argues that this step is crucial for ensuring a level playing field for domestic manufacturers who have been disadvantaged compared to tax-exempt imported inputs.
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Pakistan Hikes Petrol and Diesel Prices for Early December 2024
Islamabad, November 30, 2024: The government of Pakistan has announced an increase in the prices of key petroleum products for the first half of December 2024. The adjustment, based on recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), reflects global market trends and rising oil prices.
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