Islamabad, June 25, 2023: The National Assembly of Pakistan has given its approval to the budget for 2023-24, incorporating new recommendations for imposing significant taxes.
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Pakistan Announces Pension Reforms; Abolishes Multiple Pensions
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to address the growing strain on the national budget caused by pension obligations, Finance Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar Saturday announced a series of pension reforms, including the establishment of a Pension Fund and the abolishment of multiple pensions for officers of grade 17 and above.
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FBR Given 31% Higher Tax Collection Target for FY24
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been tasked with a 31 percent higher tax collection target for the fiscal year 2023-24, surpassing the target set for the outgoing fiscal year.
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Pakistan imposes additional tax burden of Rs215 billion to secure IMF loan program
ISLAMABAD: In order to overcome the impasse in securing a loan program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan has imposed an additional tax burden of Rs215 billion on its citizens.
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FBR Offices to Observe Normal Working Hours During Eid Holidays
Islamabad, June 24, 2023: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has announced that the field offices of Inland Revenue will maintain normal working hours during the upcoming Eid holidays.
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Pakistan Unveils Latest Petroleum Prices Effective From June 23, 2023
Pakistan has recently announced its latest petroleum prices, effective from June 23, 2023. These prices will remain in effect until June 30, 2023, unless revised earlier.
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PM Sharif Reaffirms Commitment to IMF Program for Pakistan’s Economic Stability
Karachi, June 22, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the Pakistani government’s full commitment to the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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IR Intelligence Uncovers Massive Sales Tax Evasion by Esteemed Company
Lahore, June 22, 2023: The Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation (Inland Revenue) Lahore has unearthed a staggering case of sales tax evasion worth billions of rupees by a highly regarded company.
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Federal Tax Ombudsman Directs FBR to Conduct Audit of Banks for Withholding Tax Compliance
Islamabad, June 22, 2023: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to regularly conduct audit of banks to check compliance with the withholding tax provisions.
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Government Announces 18% Increase in EOBI Pension
Islamabad, June 21, 2023: In a significant move aimed at improving the financial well-being of government employees, the government of Pakistan has announced an 18% increase in the pension for pensioners of the Employees Old-Age Benefit Institution (EOBI).
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