Karachi, April 4, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) on Thursday called upon the government to expedite the process of appointing members to the Appellate Tribunal of Inland Revenue (ATIR), highlighting concerns over the impending vacancies and its potential impact on the dispensation of justice and economic activities.
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FBR Launches Pakistan Honour Card Scheme for Taxpayers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at recognizing and rewarding the nation’s diligent taxpayers. In a recent development, the FBR issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) on Thursday, marked as SRO 469(I)/2024 dated April 3, 2024, to inaugurate the “Pakistan Honour Card Scheme.”
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Engro Strikes Deal for Sale of Thermal Energy Assets
April 04, 2024, Karachi: Engro Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation Limited, has recently inked a significant Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Liberty Power Holding (Pvt.) Limited and a consortium, marking the sale of its thermal energy assets portfolio.
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SBP Sells Rs 558 Billion Treasury Bills, 148% Above Target
Karachi, April 3, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) made waves in the financial market on Wednesday as it conducted a highly successful auction, selling treasury bills worth a staggering Rs 558 billion.
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FBR to Penalize Shopkeepers and Traders for Registration Failure
Karachi, April 3, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has instituted a penalty of Rs 10,000 for shopkeepers and traders who fail to comply with income tax registration requirements, as part of its concerted efforts to bring the large undocumented retail sector into the tax net.
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GSK Pakistan’s Gross Margin Declines Amid Economic Challenges, Says Chairperson
Karachi, April 3, 2024 – GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pakistan’s Chairperson, Lai Kuen Goh, has disclosed a significant decline in the company’s gross margin by 10 percent, attributing it to the prevailing economic conditions in the country.
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PRL and Air Link Withdraw Intention to Acquire Shell Pakistan
Karachi, April 3, 2024 – Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) and Air Link Communication have jointly announced their decision to withdraw their intention to acquire Shell Pakistan, citing failed negotiations with the seller.
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Pakistan Contemplates Carbon Levy on Petroleum Products
Karachi, April 2, 2024 – In a bid to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions, Pakistan is contemplating the introduction of a carbon levy on the sale of petroleum products.
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Government Bank Borrowing Reaches Record Rs 4.69 Trillion
Karachi, April 2, 2024 – Official data released on Tuesday revealed a startling surge in government bank borrowing for budgetary support, reaching a staggering Rs 4.69 trillion during the period spanning from July 1, 2023, to March 22, 2024.
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NDP Cigarettes to Cost Rs 300 Billion in FY24: PTC Chairman
Karachi, April 2, 2024 – Zafar Mahmood, Chairman of the Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC), has projected a significant loss of Rs 300 billion in tax revenue due to the prevalence of non-duty paid (NDP) cigarettes during the current fiscal year 2023-24.
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