Karachi, December 29, 2024 – Section 11C of the Sales Tax Act (STA), 1990, empowers tax authorities to adjust or modify assessments and orders based on decisions made by higher judicial bodies.
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FBR Can Recover Short Paid Sales Tax Without Notice
Karachi, December 29, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted the authority to recover short-paid sales tax amounts without issuing prior notice to the taxpayer. This authority is enshrined in Section 11A of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, which allows the FBR to act swiftly in cases of underpayment.
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RTO-1 Karachi Seals 19 Retail Outlets for POS Violations
Karachi, December 28, 2024 – The Regional Tax Office (RTO)-1 Karachi has undertaken a stringent crackdown on retail outlets violating Point of Sale (POS) regulations, sealing 19 establishments and recovering approximately Rs 25.5 million in penalties.
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PSX to Maintain Positive Trajectory Amid New Year Liquidity
Karachi, December 28, 2024 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is poised to sustain its positive trajectory in the coming week, fueled by fresh liquidity inflows associated with the “January effect.” Analysts at Arif Habib Limited have expressed optimism that the PSX will continue its upward momentum, bolstered by attractive valuations and renewed investor confidence.
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Government Abolishes Additional Tax on Low ADR for Banks
Karachi, December 28, 2024 – The federal government has abolished the additional income tax on banks with low Asset-to-Deposit Ratios (ADR). This decision, approved by the federal cabinet, will be implemented through the promulgation of an Income Tax Ordinance.
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FBR Suspends Four Customs Officials for Rule Violations
Islamabad, December 28, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken decisive action against four Pakistan Customs officials for violating Civil Servants rules, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring accountability and maintaining discipline within its ranks.
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SBP Unveils Transformative Rules for Exchange Companies
Karachi, December 27, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a fresh regulatory framework for exchange companies to strengthen governance and streamline operations.
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Finance Ministry Exposes Alarming FBR Revenue Shortfall
Islamabad, December 27, 2024 – The Finance Ministry on Friday disclosed a significant shortfall in revenue collection by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) up to November 2024. This revelation came as part of the monthly economic outlook for December 2024.
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US Fed Terminates Actions Against National Bank of Pakistan
Karachi, December 27, 2024 – The Federal Reserve Board of the United States has officially terminated enforcement actions against the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP). This decision marks a major step forward for the bank’s operations, both domestically and internationally.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Witness Notable Decline in 2024
Islamabad, December 27, 2024 – Petroleum prices in Pakistan have shown a significant decline throughout 2024, providing relief to consumers and contributing to a reduction in the inflation rate of essential items.
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