Karachi, December 18, 2023 – Pakistan has witnessed a significant contraction of 64.46 percent in its Current Account Deficit (CAD) during the first five months (July – November) of the fiscal year 2023-24, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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FBR Explains Filing and Processing of Sales Tax Refund Claims
Karachi, December 17, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided comprehensive guidance on the filing and processing of sales tax refund claims for the tax year 2024.
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Pakistan Enforces Requirement of Beneficial Owner Details
Karachi, December 17, 2023 – Pakistan has enforced stringent requirements for companies and Associations of Persons (AOPs) to furnish detailed information about beneficial owners.
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Firmer Rupee Outlook for Week Starting December 18, 2023
Karachi, December 17, 2023 – Currency analysts are anticipating a stable trajectory for the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) against the US Dollar in the upcoming week, starting December 18, 2023.
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FBR Transfers Senior IRS Officers in Major Administrative Overhaul
Karachi, December 16, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Saturday a major administrative overhaul and transferred senior officers within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS).
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Sales Tax Registered Persons Required to E-File Returns
Karachi, December 16, 2023 – All the sales tax registered persons are required to e-file their returns during tax year 2024.
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FBR Mandates Displaying NTN at Business Places for TY2024
Karachi, December 16, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has issued a significant directive, making it mandatory for businesses to display their National Tax Number (NTN) at their respective places of operation during the tax year 2024.
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Banks Witness All-Time High Deposits at Rs 26.80 Trillion
Karachi, December 15, 2023 – Banks in Pakistan have witnessed all-time high deposits of Rs 26.80 trillion by end of November 2023, according to official statistics.
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SBP Urges Banks to Boost Agricultural Outreach
Karachi, December 15, 2023 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has called on commercial banks to expand their reach and enhance their involvement in the agriculture sector, emphasizing the critical role this sector plays in the country’s socioeconomic development.
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FBR Denies Goods Declaration Filing for Non-Active Taxpayers
Karachi, December 15, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that non-active taxpayers will no longer be allowed to file goods declarations, as per the updated Sales Tax Rules, 2006 for the tax year 2024.
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