Karachi, October 3, 2024 – In a historic performance, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to an all-time high on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index reaching 82,722 points. The remarkable surge of 755 points from the previous day’s close of 81,967 points highlights the buoyant sentiment that dominated the market, as investors capitalized on improved market conditions and positive corporate earnings.
(more…)Author: Shahnawaz Akhter
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FBR Mandates Tax Returns for 2024-25: Who Must File?
Karachi, October 3, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the categories of individuals and entities required to file income tax returns for the tax year 2024-25, in compliance with Section 114 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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FPCCI Demands Immediate Policy Rate Cut to Single Digits
Karachi, October 2, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for an urgent and significant reduction in Pakistan’s benchmark policy rate, urging the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to lower it to a single digit.
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KCCI Warns of Industry Closures Over Gas Suspension to Captive Power Plants
Karachi, October 2, 2024 – The President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, voiced strong concerns on Wednesday over the government’s decision to suspend gas supply to Captive Power Plants (CPPs) by 2025.
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Rupee Rises Slightly to PKR 277.64 Against Dollar at Interbank
Karachi, October 2, 2024 – The Pakistani rupee showed a slight improvement on Wednesday, appreciating by 5 paisas against the US dollar. The currency closed at PKR 277.64 in the interbank foreign exchange market, up from the previous day’s close of PKR 277.69.
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Prize Bonds Redemption Deadline Extended to December 31, 2024
Karachi, October 2, 2024 – In a significant move aimed at providing relief to prize bondholders, the Government of Pakistan has extended the deadline for the encashment, replacement, and conversion of bearer prize bonds to December 31, 2024. This extension follows the initial expiration date of June 30, 2024, as announced earlier by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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MTBs Buyback to Boost Private Sector Lending: SBP
The governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, has said that the government’s initiative to buy back Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) will enable banks to enhance private sector lending significantly.
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FBR Elaborates Application of Minimum Tax in Tax Year 2024-25
Karachi, October 2, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a comprehensive clarification regarding the application of minimum tax under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, for the tax year 2024-25.
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Pakistan Achieves Over 14% Export Growth in First Quarter of FY25
Islamabad, October 2, 2024 – Pakistan has reported an impressive 14.11% growth in exports during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 (1QFY25), a significant indicator of the country’s economic resilience. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), exports soared to $7.88 billion between July and September 2024, compared to $6.90 billion in the same period last fiscal year.
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Pakistan Targets Rs 10 Trillion to Bridge Budgetary Deficit
Pakistan is poised to secure a substantial Rs10.10 trillion in bank loans through the sale of treasury bills and bonds during the second quarter (October-December) of FY2025, as it grapples with rising funding demands to finance its budget deficit and meet outstanding debt obligations.
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