Karachi, March 7, 2024 – In a stern move against non-compliant taxpayers, the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) sealed two branches of a prominent tour operator on Thursday for defaulting in payment of sales tax on services.
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NBP’s Tax Contingencies Surge to Rs 34.73 Billion in CY23
Karachi, March 7, 2024 – The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is grappling with a substantial increase in tax contingencies, soaring to an astonishing Rs 34.73 billion by the close of the calendar year 2023.
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SBP Auctions Rs 527 Billion T-Bills with Strong Bank Participation
Karachi, March 6, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday by successfully selling market treasury bills worth Rs 527 billion in an auction, surpassing the initial target of Rs 225 billion.
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HBL Anticipates Policy Rate Cut to 17% by Year-End
Karachi, Pakistan – March 6, 2024 – Habib Bank Limited (HBL) expects the benchmark interest rate in Pakistan to be reduced to 17% by the end of 2024.
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Standard Chartered Bank Pays Rs 143 Million Penalty to SBP
Karachi, March 6, 2024 – Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited has recently disclosed that it paid a substantial penalty of Rs 143 million due to regulatory violations, as per a report released by the financial institution.
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Ministry Gathers Details on Pending Textile Tax Refunds
Karachi, March 5, 2024 – The Ministry of Commerce in Pakistan has intensified efforts to address the liquidity challenges faced by the textile industry, a key sector in the country, by gathering details of outstanding tax refunds and drawbacks.
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Unilever Pakistan Reports Record Profit of Rs 9.74 Billion for CY23
Karachi, March 5, 2024 – Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited has announced a significant surge in its profit after tax (PAT), reaching an impressive Rs 9.74 billion for the calendar year ending December 31, 2023.
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FBR Receives 60,000 New Active Taxpayers in Just Three Days
Karachi, March 4, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has experienced a significant boost, registering approximately 60,000 new active taxpayers in just three days since the launch of the latest Active Taxpayers List (ATL).
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FBR Introduces New SOP for Time Extension under Sales Tax Law
Islamabad, March 4, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) took a significant step on Monday by officially notifying a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for granting time extensions under the sales tax law.
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FBR Clears Rs 65 Billion in Tax Refunds for Exporters
Islamabad, March 4, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved a significant milestone by promptly disbursing all outstanding tax refunds to exporters, amounting to a staggering Rs 65 billion.
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