Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – The provinces of Pakistan collectively reported a tax-to-GDP ratio of just 0.9% for the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting modest growth in tax revenue despite a significant increase in the size of the national economy.
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FBR issues procedure for tax fraud probe under Section 37A
Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday issued procedure for initiating tax fraud investigation under Section 37A of the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Karachi pays Rs34 billion tax on electricity bills in FY25
Karachi, August 7, 2025 – In a staggering revelation, Karachi’s citizens and business community have coughed up a jaw-dropping Rs34 billion in withholding income tax on electricity bills during the fiscal year 2024–25.
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FBR targets 14 key sectors for intensive tax scrutiny
Karachi, August 6, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched the first phase of an aggressive tax scrutiny campaign, identifying 14 priority sectors for detailed auditing and compliance monitoring.
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Sindh links cess relief to court case withdrawals
Karachi, August 6, 2025 – The Sindh government has extended a conditional proposal to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to reduce the infrastructure development cess to 1%, provided all pending court cases against the cess are collectively withdrawn by the business community and corporate sector.
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Finance Act 2025 sets retail price for imported goods: FBR
Karachi, August 6, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant policy change under the Finance Act, 2025, aimed at enhancing transparency and revenue collection through the regulation of retail pricing for imported goods.
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MCB Bank sees profit dip, pays Rs33bn tax in H1 2025
Karachi, August 6, 2025 – MCB Bank has paid a record Rs33 billion in income tax during the first half of calendar year 2025 (January to June), surpassing its net profit of Rs29.39 billion for the same period, according to the consolidated financial results submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens by 44% in July 2025
ISLAMABAD, August 6, 2025 – Pakistan recorded a sharp increase in its trade deficit in July 2025, driven largely by a substantial rise in import payments.
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Bank deposits hit high, FBR tax intake drops
Karachi, August 5, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a 5% decline in tax collection from profits on bank deposits during the fiscal year 2024-25, even as the country’s banking sector witnessed record-breaking deposit levels.
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NCCPL explains revised tax regime under Finance Act, 2025
Karachi, August 5, 2025 – The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) on Tuesday issued a detailed circular outlining the revised tax regime for capital markets as introduced through the Finance Act, 2025.
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