Karachi, February 26, 2024 – Pakistan State Oil (PSO) addressed recent reports concerning the establishment of the Greenfield Refinery Project on Monday, seeking to provide clarity on the situation.
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UBL Hopes Positive Outcome in Rs 4.09 Billion SBP Penalty Case
Karachi, February 26, 2024 – United Bank Limited (UBL) is optimistic about a favorable outcome regarding the penalty of Rs 4.09 billion imposed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), as disclosed in its annual financial statement for the calendar year 2023.
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Pakistan Banks Enjoy 83% Profit Growth Amid High Interest Rates
Karachi, February 25, 2024 – The banking sector in Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable surge, with financial institutions reporting an impressive 83% growth in profit after tax for the calendar year 2023, thanks to the record high interest rates prevailing in the country.
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Consequences of Not Filing Income Tax Returns in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the failure to file an income tax return for a specific tax year triggers a series of actions by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Pakistan Customs Deploys Pre-Arrival Clearance Module
Karachi, February 24, 2024 – In a move aimed at fostering efficiency and enhancing trade facilitation, Pakistan Customs has successfully deployed the Pre-Arrival Clearance module in the Web-Based One Customs (WeBOC) and Pakistan Single Window (PSW) systems.
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FBR Seeks New Ideas to Boost Revenue from Undertaxed Sectors
Karachi, February 24, 2024 – In a bid to enhance revenue collection and address the issue of undertaxed sectors, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has urged the offices of Inland Revenue (IR) to contribute new and innovative ideas.
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SBP Facilitates Exporters in Foreign Currency Utilization
Karachi, February 23, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday a significant move to facilitate exporters by liberalizing the utilization of foreign currency under its ease of doing business initiatives.
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PTBA Concerns Over Tax Justice Delay
Karachi, February 23, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has raised concerns about potential delays in tax cases as a result of the non-availability of tribunal members.
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HBL Records Phenomenal 84% Growth in Annual Profit for CY23
Karachi, February 23, 2024 – In a remarkable financial performance, Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has reported an impressive 84 percent growth in its annual profit for the calendar year 2023.
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Taxpayers Beware: FBR Can Sell Property for Tax Recovery
In a move that highlights the stringent measures taken by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to recover outstanding tax amounts, taxpayers should be aware that the FBR possesses the authority to sell immovable properties.
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