Author: Shahnawaz Akhter
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SBP Calls for Unpopular but Necessary Economic Measures
KARACHI: In a candid address during the Members Convocation of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan), Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), stressed the urgent need for unpopular yet necessary measures to bolster the nation’s economy.
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FBR Inducts BS-20 Officer as Member IR Policy in Major Reshuffle
Islamabad, April 28, 2024 – In a significant reshuffling that has raised eyebrows across financial and governmental sectors, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has appointed a relatively inexperienced BS-20 officer, Ms. Amna Faiz, as the new Member of Inland Revenue (IR) Policy.
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FTO Orders FBR to Withdraw Petitions After Presidential Directives
In a notable move, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued directives to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw all writ petitions filed in high courts that contradict the orders previously issued by the President of Pakistan.
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Finance Minister Reviews Progress on Digitalization of FBR
Islamabad, April 26, 2024 – In a pivotal move towards modernizing Pakistan’s taxation framework, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb presided over a meeting of the Steering Committee on the Digitalization of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday.
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FBR Removes Twelve Senior Officials from Key Positions
Islamabad, April 26, 2024 – In a significant shake-up within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), twelve of its most senior officers have been removed from critical posts across both the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) and the Inland Revenue Service (IRS).
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Pakistan State Oil Reports 30% Profit Surge Over Nine Months
Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the nation’s leading fuel supplier, has reported a robust 30 percent year-on-year increase in after-tax profits for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2023-24, signaling strong financial health amidst challenging economic conditions.
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PBC Urges Reforms in FASTER System to Support All Exporters
Karachi, April 25, 2024 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has called for significant modifications to the FASTER system, aiming to extend sales tax refund benefits to all exporters and facilitate the adjustment of provincial input tax on services.
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FBR Clarifies Tax Amendments with SRO 350 to Address Queries
Karachi, April 25, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recently elucidated several key amendments to the Sales Tax Rules, 2005, through SRO 350 (I)/2024, aiming to clear up the prevalent ambiguities surrounding these changes.
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Pakistan’s Total Forex Reserves Dip to $13.28 Billion
Karachi, April 25, 2024 – Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves have experienced a notable decline, settling at $13.28 billion, as revealed by the latest figures from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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SRB Seals Restaurant and Event Management for Tax Violations
Karachi, April 25, 2024 – The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has taken decisive action against tax evasion by sealing a prominent restaurant and an event management company in Karachi for violations of the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011.
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