Karachi, January 25, 2024 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves witnessed a notable surge, recording an increase of $196 million in the week ended January 19, 2024.
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Customs Officers Empowered to Arrests Offenders
Karachi, January 25, 2024 – In a significant development, Customs officers have been granted enhanced powers to arrest offenders under the updated Customs Act, 1969, for the tax year 2024.
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FBR Sets Advance Tax Rates on Sales to Retailers for 2024
Karachi, January 25, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the advance tax rates on sales to retailers for the tax year 2024, as outlined in the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Pakistan’s Private Sector Shuns New Loans, Retires Rs 8 Billion
Karachi, January 24, 2024 – Pakistan’s private sector has exhibited resilience in the face of challenging economic conditions, retiring a substantial amount of Rs 8 billion in the current fiscal year as opposed to seeking fresh loans.
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Pakistan Customs Screens Suspects for Concealed Goods
Karachi, January 24, 2024 – Pakistan Customs has been granted extensive powers to screen the bodies of suspected individuals for the detection of concealed goods, as outlined in Section 160 of the updated Customs Act, 1969, for the tax year 2024.
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FBR Notifies Tax Rates on Sales to Distributors for 2024
Karachi, January 24, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step in its tax policy for the year 2024 by notifying advance tax rates on sales to distributors.
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SBP Launches Electronic FX Trading Platform for Interbank Trading
Karachi, January 23, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the launch of a cutting-edge Centralized Foreign Exchange (FX) Trading Platform called ‘FX Matching.’
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NCCPL Sets Deadline for December CGT Collection
Karachi, January 23, 2024 – The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has issued a significant announcement regarding the collection of Capital Gain Tax (CGT) for the month of December 2023.
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Powers of Pakistan Customs Officials to Search Persons
Karachi, January 23, 2024 – In a significant development, the Customs Act of 1969 in Pakistan has undergone revisions granting expanded powers to Pakistan Customs officials for the purpose of searching individuals and goods suspected to be carrying prohibited items.
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Find Out Tax Rates for Marriage Gatherings in Pakistan for 2024
Karachi, January 23, 2024 – As the tax year 2024 kicks off, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has unveiled the updated income tax rates applicable to functions and gatherings, specifically those organized in the context of marriage ceremonies.
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