Karachi, October 1, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released updated income tax rates for brokerage and commission, which will be applicable for the tax year 2024. These revised rates, effective from July 1, 2023, have been introduced through amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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PKR Emerges as September Top Performer in Currency World
KARACHI: The Pakistan Rupee (PKR) has stunned global financial markets with an astonishing recovery, solidifying its position as the best-performing currency in the world for the month of September, according to market analysts.
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Asif Sumsum Elected Chairman of ABAD for 2023-2024 Term
Karachi, September 30, 2023 – The Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) has elected Asif Sumsum, a prominent builder and developer, as its chairman for the term 2023-2024.
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New Managing Committee Takes Charge at KCAA
Karachi, September 30, 2023 – The newly elected members of the managing committee of the Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) have officially assumed their roles for the term 2023-24.
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SRB Registers Unprecedented 44% Revenue Collection Growth in First Quarter of FY24
Karachi, September 30, 2023 – The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has reported an extraordinary 44 percent surge in the collection of sales tax on services during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-24.
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FBR Addresses Concerns on IRIS 2.0 Functionality, Responds to KTBA
Islamabad, September 30, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) responded on Saturday to objections raised concerning the performance of the online return filing portal, IRIS 2.0, effectively dispelling doubts raised by the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA).
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KTBA Sheds Light on Tax Return Challenges Amid Online Portal Woes
Karachi, September 30, 2023 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has issued a formal statement addressing the significant challenges faced by taxpayers attempting to file their annual income tax returns due to multiple issues within the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online portal.
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FBR Makes Submission of Wealth Statement Mandatory for All Return Filers
Karachi, September 29, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step in enhancing tax compliance by making the submission of a wealth statement mandatory for all income tax return filers.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline to $13.162 Billion
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have dwindled to $13.162 billion as of the week ending September 22, 2023, marking a $24 million drop compared to the previous week’s level of $13.186 billion, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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FBR Recovers Rs 3 Billion from State Life Insurance by Attaching Bank Accounts
Karachi, September 28, 2023 – In a significant development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) successfully recovered a substantial amount of Rs 3 billion from the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan by attaching its bank accounts.
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