In an effort to combat fiscal fraud and uphold transparency, the updated Customs Act of 1969 includes detailed provisions regarding fiscal fraud, primarily outlined in Section 32A.
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Tax Rates on Prize Bond Winnings for 2024
Karachi, January 3, 2024 – As the New Year unfolds, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has provided clarity on the tax rates applicable to prize bond winnings for the year 2024.
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LTO Karachi Surpasses Rs 1 Trillion Milestone in Six Months
Karachi, January 3, 2024 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has etched its name in history by surpassing the Rs 1 trillion collection mark within a span of six months.
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Pakistan Witnesses Soaring Petroleum Prices, Up by 24% in 2023
Karachi, January 2, 2024 – Pakistan has experienced a staggering surge in petroleum prices, with an overall increase of up to 24 percent throughout the year 2023.
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Sindh Seals Branches of Fitness Gym for Tax Violation
Karachi, January 2, 2024 – The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has sealed branches of a prominent fitness gym, Shadow Fitness Gym, for violating the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011.
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Petroleum Levy Collection Projected at Rs 486 Billion in 1HFY24
Karachi, January 2, 2024 – JS Global Research analysts have projected petroleum levy collection to reach Rs 486 billion during the first half (July – December) of the fiscal year 2023-24.
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IMF Includes Pakistan in Executive Board Agenda on Jan 11
Karachi, January 2, 2024 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scheduled Pakistan on its Executive Board agenda for January 11, 2024, as indicated on its updated website.
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Pakistan Witnesses 15% Plunge in Petroleum Sales in 1HFY24
Karachi, January 2, 2024 – Pakistan has reported a significant 15% decline in petroleum sales during the first half (July – December) of the fiscal year 2023-24.
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FBR Empowers Officers to Determine Customs Value
Karachi, January 2, 2024 – Officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have been granted enhanced authority to determine the customs value on the import or export of goods.
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Salary Tax Rates in Pakistan Unveiled for 2024
Karachi, January 2, 2024 – Pakistan has released the salary tax rates for the tax year 2024, outlining a progressive taxation structure.
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