Karachi, October 22, 2023 – Pakistan Customs has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the issue of under-invoicing.
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Majority of Survey Respondents Expect SBP to Maintain Policy Rate at 22%
Karachi, October 20, 2023 – The majority of respondents in a recent survey have expressed their belief that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 22 percent in its next review.
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FBR Establishes Committee to Implement Single Portal for Sales Tax Return Filing
Islamabad, October 20, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) took a significant step on Friday by constituting a dedicated committee tasked with the design, development, and implementation of a single portal for the filing of sales tax returns across various jurisdictions.
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Pakistan Reports 58% Contraction in Current Account Deficit in 1QFY24
Karachi, October 19, 2023 – Pakistan has reported a substantial contraction in its current account deficit (CAD), with a remarkable 58 percent reduction during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-24.
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Thailand Urges Pakistan to Resolve LC and Foreign Currency Repatriation Issues
Karachi, October 19, 2023 – In an effort to promote a more business-friendly environment and enhance economic cooperation, Thailand has called upon Pakistan to address issues related to Letter of Credit (LC) and the repatriation of foreign currency.
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UNISAME President Leads Meeting to Address Challenges in Pakistan’s Solar Energy Industry
Karachi, October 19, 2023 – The President of the Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME), Zulfikar Thaver, recently presided over a significant meeting involving key stakeholders to tackle the challenges facing Pakistan’s solar energy industry.
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Exporters Voice Outrage Over Abrupt Suspension of Online Sales Tax Refund Processing
Karachi, October 19, 2023 – Exporters in Pakistan are up in arms over the sudden suspension of online processing for sales tax refund claims by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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PKR Soars Against Dollar, Closing Strong at PKR 278.81
Karachi, October 19, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) demonstrated its strength against the US Dollar, closing at PKR 278.81 in the foreign exchange market on Thursday. This marks a notable gain of PKR 1.48 against the US Dollar from the previous day’s closing rate of PKR 280.29 in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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Pakistan’s Import of Petroleum Products Drops by 36.55% During First Quarter
Karachi, October 18, 2023: Pakistan’s import of petroleum products dropped by 36.55 percent during the first quarter (July-September) of fiscal year 2023-24.
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Pakistan Textile Exports Decline 10% in 1QFY24
Karachi, October 18, 2023: Pakistan has reported a 10 percent decline in textile exports during the first quarter (July-September) of fiscal year 2023-24.
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