Karachi, August 21, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified revised withholding tax rates on dividend income for the tax year 2025-26, following amendments introduced through the Finance Act, 2025.
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FBR to launch wide-ranging tax operations on sugar sector
Islamabad, August 21, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a major tax operation targeting Pakistan’s sugar sector, signaling a strong move to address persistent tax gaps and potential evasion in the industry.
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Allied Bank posts 25% drop in net profit for first half of 2025
Karachi, August 21, 2025 – Allied Bank Limited has released its consolidated financial results for the first half of calendar year 2025, reporting a significant 25% decline in after-tax profit compared to the same period last year.
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FBR confirms September 30 as tax return filing deadline
Islamabad, August 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially reaffirmed that September 30, 2025 will serve as the deadline for filing annual income tax returns for the tax year 2025.
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Unilever Pakistan reports 19% profit decline in 1HCY2025
Karachi, August 20, 2025 – Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited announced its financial results for the first half of calendar year 2025, posting a 19 percent decline in profit after tax despite reporting strong sales growth.
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SBP flags red alerts in trade-based money laundering
Karachi, August 20, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a comprehensive advisory identifying red-flag indicators linked with trade-based money laundering (TBML).
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SBP unveils new financing scheme to empower small farmers
Karachi, August 20, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced a significant new initiative designed to uplift the country’s agricultural sector by launching a financing scheme exclusively for small and marginalized farmers.
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Withholding tax card 2025-26: profit on debt under section 151
Islamabad, August 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially issued the updated Withholding Tax Card for 2025-26, covering a wide range of income sources, including profit on debt under Section 151 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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FBR officially notifies updated salary tax card for 2025-26
Karachi, August 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the updated salary tax card for the tax year 2025-26, revising withholding tax slabs for salaried employees.
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FBR forms redressal committee for foreign investors
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the formation of a special committee aimed at addressing tax-related grievances of foreign investors and minimizing communication gaps between businesses and tax authorities.
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