Karachi, April 23, 2024 – The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has confirmed that it will be collecting Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for transactions conducted in March 2024 on the upcoming date of April 30, 2024.
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FBR Gets Proposal to Align Property Valuations with FMV
Karachi, April 23, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reviewing a pivotal proposal from the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) aimed at enhancing property valuations to align closer with the fair market value (FMV).
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Foreign Direct Investment Drops 10% in July-March FY24
Karachi, April 22, 2024 – Pakistan has witnessed a notable decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first nine months of fiscal year 2023-24, with a 10 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Pakistan Posts $619 Million Current Account Surplus in March 2024
Karachi, April 22, 2024 – In a remarkable economic turn, Pakistan has registered a current account surplus of $619 million for the month of March 2024, as announced by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Karachi Chamber Calls for Immediate Suspension of SRO 350
Karachi, April 21, 2024 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has issued a strong demand for the suspension of Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) 350, citing unresolved concerns and widespread discontent among the business community.
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PPL Announces Significant Production Enhancements
Karachi, April 20, 2024 – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) disclosed an encouraging update on Monday regarding a substantial enhancement in its hydrocarbon production over the past six months, spanning from October 2023 to March 2024.
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Mari Petroleum Announces First Oil Discovery in Sindh
Karachi, April 22, 2024 – In a significant development for Pakistan’s energy sector, Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) revealed on Monday that it has discovered oil at the Shawal-1 exploratory well in the Sindh province.
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Rupee Set to Remain Stable Against Dollar in Upcoming Week
The Pakistani Rupee is expected to maintain its steadiness against the US dollar in the week commencing April 22, 2024, buoyed by robust foreign exchange reserves and positive developments regarding a potential new loan program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Tajir Dost Scheme – A Potential Missed Opportunity?
The recent unveiling of the Tajir Dost Scheme (TDS) by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sparked discussions and debates across Pakistan.
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Topline Survey Projects No Interest Rate Increase by SBP
Karachi, April 19, 2024 – A comprehensive survey conducted by Topline Securities Limited has dismissed any speculation regarding an increase in the benchmark policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in the forthcoming monetary policy statement, shedding light on key market sentiments and expectations.
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