The Revenue and Reform Mobilization Commission (RRMC) has proposed a simplified sales tax return system to bolster compliance among taxpayers.
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Pakistan Urged to Implement Urgent Measures to Stem Foreign Currency Outflow
In a bid to address the escalating issue of illegal transfer of foreign currencies outside Pakistan, the Pakistan Hotels Association has submitted proposals for the budget of 2023-2024.
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Commission Raises Concerns Over Verification of Freight Charges and Valuation in Import Sector
Islamabad, June 5, 2023: A high-powered commission, appointed by the finance minister of Pakistan, has expressed concerns regarding the verification of freight charges in CFR/CNF (Cost and Freight/Cost, Insurance, and Freight) invoices, which has led to potential underdeclaration of CNF values and the exclusion of freight charges on the Bill of Lading.
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ECC Approves Rs9.2 Billion Guarantee for Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway
Islamabad, June 5, 2023 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet granted its approval on Monday for a government guarantee amounting to Rs9.2 billion towards the construction of the Hyderabad-Sukkur motorway.
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Pakistan Updates Petroleum Prices Ahead of Federal Budget 2023-24
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has announced updated petroleum prices ahead of the highly anticipated federal budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, scheduled to be announced on June 9, 2023.
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Pakistan, Turkey Set to Increase Bilateral Trade to $5 Billion
Islamabad, June 4, 2023 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Turkey are set to increase their bilateral trade to $5 billion annually over the next three years.
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Petroleum Prices Surge by 45%, Driving Inflation in Pakistan
Karachi, June 2, 2023 – Petroleum prices in Pakistan have experienced a significant increase of 45% on a year-on-year basis, contributing to a rise in inflation, according to official statistics released on Friday by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan opens portal for student registration under PM Laptop Scheme
The Prime Minister of Pakistan has announced the launch of the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (Phase-III), which aims to provide high-quality laptops to talented students in public sector universities and higher education institutions across the country.
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PM Sharif Directs Strict Measures to Combat Illegal Sale of Cigarettes
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during a meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Tobacco Company, emphasized the immediate need to address the issue of illegal sales of cigarettes and tobacco products.
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FBR Falls Short of Tax Collection Target for May 2023
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan faced a setback in May 2023 as it failed to meet the tax collection target by Rs49 billion. Despite achieving growth in certain areas, a combination of reduced imports, a sluggish economy, and revised GDP growth rates posed challenges for the FBR.
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