Karachi, June 28, 2024 – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has secured a $400 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). In a communication shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, PTCL announced that the IFC Board of Directors has approved the debt financing to support PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers (Private) Limited.
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SBP Issues Bank Timings for Tax Collection in FY24 Closing
Karachi, June 28, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday the bank timings for the collection of duty and tax during the last three days of the fiscal year 2024-25.
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National Assembly Passes 2024-25 Budget
Islamabad, June 28, 2024 – The National Assembly on Friday approved the budget for fiscal year 2024-25, presented by the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
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Rupee Ends FY24 at PKR 278.34 Against Dollar
Karachi, June 28, 2024 – The Pakistani Rupee on the last trading day of fiscal year 2023-24 on Friday appreciated slightly, ending at PKR 278.34 against the dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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ABAD Fears Tax Measures to Divert Real Estate Investment
Karachi, June 27, 2024 – The Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) has voiced concerns that the tax measures introduced in the 2024-25 budget will redirect the flow of dollars away from Pakistan.
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Pakistan Records $208 Million Fall in Weekly Forex Reserves
Karachi, June 27, 2024 – Pakistan has recorded a fall of $208 million in foreign exchange reserves for the week ending June 21, 2024, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Exporters Tax Regime in Limbo Amid IMF Negotiations
Karachi, June 27, 2024 – The government of Pakistan remains undecided on the implementation of the new normal tax regime for exporters, set to begin on July 1, 2024, amidst considerable opposition from the sector, sources revealed on Thursday.
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RTO Hyderabad Clamps Down on Black And Brown Bakers
Hyderabad, June 27, 2024 – The Regional Tax Office (RTO) in Hyderabad has taken decisive action against a renowned bakery chain in the city, sealing two of its branches for non-compliance with integration requirements mandated by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Pensioners Avail Rs 41.22 Billion as Tax Exemption Last Year: FBR
Karachi, June 26, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that pensioners benefitted from Rs 41.22 billion in income tax exemptions during the last fiscal year.
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FBR Extends Tax Collection Hours Ahead of FY24 Deadline
Islamabad, June 25, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced special measures for tax collection during the final days of the fiscal year 2023-24, aiming to maximize revenue collection before the financial year concludes on June 30, 2024.
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