Karachi, May 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has called on authorities to ensure a transparent system for fixing import trade prices. In its proposals for the upcoming Budget 2024-25, the PBC highlighted that commercial importers are undermining the domestic industry through widespread under-invoicing and dumping of imported products.
(more…)Author: Shahnawaz Akhter
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Sindh Minister Forms Committee to Resolve KATI Problems
KARACHI: In a bid to address the longstanding issues faced by the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Sindh Minister of Local Government, Housing Town Planning, and Public Health Engineering, Saeed Ghani, has announced the formation of a dedicated committee comprising municipal officers.
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FBR Proposes Eliminating CGT Relief on Immovable Property
Islamabad, May 25, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed the elimination of capital gains tax (CGT) relief on the sale of immovable property.
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LTO Karachi Collects Rs 4 Billion in Tax on Foreign Card Payments
Karachi, May 25, 2024 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has reported a significant fiscal milestone, collecting Rs 4 billion in withholding tax from foreign payments made through debit and credit cards.
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FBR Proposes Capital Gains Tax Levy on Used Cars Sale
Islamabad, May 25, 2024 – In a significant move poised to impact the automotive market, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed the introduction of a capital gains tax (CGT) on the sale of used cars.
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PBC Urges Rectification of Tax Anomalies in Services Sector
Karachi, May 24, 2024 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has urged authorities to address and rectify tax anomalies in the services sector through amendments in the forthcoming budget for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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FBR Collects Rs 10 Billion in Tax from Bank Cash Withdrawals
Islamabad, May 24, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully collected Rs 10 billion in advance tax from cash withdrawals at banks during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year.
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TPL Trakker Announces Partnership with UAE Gargash Group
Karachi, May 24, 2024 – TPL Trakker Limited announced on Friday that its Board of Directors has authorized a fresh equity injection into its associated company, Trakker Middle East Limited (TME), and approved a binding agreement with the UAE-based Gargash Group.
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PPL Forms JV with Degan Exploration for Mineral Project
Karachi, May 24, 2024 – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced on Friday the formation of a joint venture (JV) with Degan Exploration Works (DEW) for a mineral exploration license in District Chagai, Balochistan. This strategic move aims to diversify PPL’s business portfolio by expanding its mining operations.
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FBR Envisions Encompassing Expansive 18% Sales Tax Regime
In a bold and transformative move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating an extensive overhaul of the current sales tax framework for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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