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Draft rules issued for Uzbekistan-Pakistan transit trade

ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a major step to enhance regional trade by issuing draft rules for the Uzbekistan-Pakistan Transit Trade (UPTT) mechanism. These regulations aim to formalize and streamline the movement of goods between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, promoting cross-border trade through efficient logistics and transparent customs […]

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SBP prohibits bank loans for imported vehicles

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday amended regulations to prohibit financing for imported vehicles.  “The changes in the PRs effectively prohibit financing for imported vehicles,” the SBP said in a statement. According to the statement, the SBP had revised Prudential Regulations (PRS) for Consumer Financing. This targeted step will help to moderate […]

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Employers flay new tax ordinance

KARACHI: President, Employers’ Federation of Pakistan, Ismail Suttar, has strongly condemned the promulgation of new tax ordinance without consultation of the relevant stakeholders. The federal government introduced Tax Laws (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, which was promulgated on September 15, 2021 through a presidential order. In a statement, Ismail while criticizing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), […]

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Measures against non-, under-filers in ordinance: Tarin

KARACHI: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has explained the measures have been taken against non-filers and under-filers who are declaring zero income. Talking at a meeting with office bearers of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) a day earlier, Shaukat Tarin categorically stated that victimization was definitely not the purpose of the Ordinance which was […]

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