Karachi, August 2, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced it will soon disclose the values of imported goods for the purpose of collecting advance income tax.
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Pakistan Witnesses 20% Swell in July 2024 Trade Deficit
Karachi, August 2, 2024 – Pakistan has witnessed a significant widening of its trade deficit by around 20% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in July 2024, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday.
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Provincial Tax to GDP Ratio Slips to 0.73%: Finance Ministry
Karachi, August 1, 2024 – The federal finance ministry has reported a decline in the provincial tax to GDP ratio, which has slipped to 0.73% for the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Weekly Forex Reserves of Pakistan Increase by $57 Million
Karachi, August 1, 2024 – Net foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan saw an increase of $57 million on a weekly basis, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday. By the week ending July 26, 2024, the country’s total foreign exchange reserves had risen to $14.392 billion, compared to $14.335 billion recorded the previous week.
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SBP Unveils Risk Coverage Scheme to Boost SME Financing
Karachi, August 1, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday launched a groundbreaking risk coverage scheme aimed at enhancing the financing landscape for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
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FBR Relaxes Sales Tax Return Filing Conditions
Karachi, August 1, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the relaxation of various requirements for filing sales tax returns, addressing the challenges faced by taxpayers following the issuance of SRO 350.
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Pakistan Registers 11.1% Increase in July Headline Inflation
Islamabad, August 1, 2024 – Headline inflation in Pakistan rose by 11.1% in July 2024, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This increase, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), highlights a significant economic challenge as the country navigates its fiscal and monetary policies.
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KSE-100 Index Dips 147 Points Amid Fluctuations
Karachi, August 1, 2024 – The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the day down by 147 points, reflecting a volatile trading session. The KSE-100 index closed at 77,740 points, down from the previous day’s closing of 77,887 points.
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Finance Act 2024: FBR Explains Penalties for Non-Compliance
Karachi, August 1, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has elaborated on the penalties for non-compliance introduced through the Finance Act, 2024. These amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, are aimed at enhancing tax compliance and ensuring stricter adherence to tax laws.
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UBL Reports Robust 2Q2024 Earnings Growth
KARACHI, July 31, 2024 – United Bank Limited (UBL) posted impressive consolidated earnings of Rs12.1 per share for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q2024), marking a 17% year-on-year (YoY) increase, although reflecting a 7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline. The results were in line with market expectations.
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