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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Pakistani Rupee Ends September on Winning Streak, Closes at PKR 287.74 Against Dollar
Karachi, September 28, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) concluded the month of September with a triumphant performance, closing at PKR 287.74 against the US dollar on Thursday, marking a significant recovery from its all-time low of PKR 307.10 to the dollar on September 5, 2023.
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Pakistan Directs Citizens to Declare Foreign Income and Assets for Tax Year 2023
Karachi, September 28, 2023 – In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and compliance with tax regulations, Pakistan has issued a directive requiring its citizens to declare foreign income and assets as part of their annual tax return for the year 2023.
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OGDCL Announces Remarkable 68% Surge in Profits for FY23
Karachi, September 28, 2023 – In a remarkable financial performance, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a staggering 68 percent growth in net profit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
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PPL Explores Engagement with Sovereign Foreign Investors in Reko Diq Project
In a strategic move to enhance the development prospects of the Reko Diq Project, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced its intention to explore potential engagement with sovereign foreign investors.
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PTBA Demands 90-Day Filing Period After Portal Error Removal
Karachi, September 27, 2023 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called upon tax authorities to provide taxpayers with a clear 90-day window, as mandated by statute, following the removal of all glitches from the online portal.
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