Karachi, January 19, 2024 – In a bid to curb illicit activities related to goods landing on Pakistani soil, Pakistan Customs has introduced strict penalties for the unauthorized removal or concealment of goods before customs clearance.
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FBR Unveils Tax Rules on Insurance in Pakistan for 2024
Karachi, January 19, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has recently released the updated Income Tax Ordinance for the tax year 2024, shedding light on the tax rules applicable to the insurance industry.
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SRB Unveils Sales Tax Rates for Hotel Services in 2024
Karachi, January 18, 2024 – The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has taken a significant step in providing clarity to businesses and consumers by releasing the sales tax rates for services offered by hotels, restaurants, and similar establishments for the tax year 2024.
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Pakistan Customs to Immediately Confiscate Smuggled Currency
Karachi, January 18, 2024 – Pakistan Customs has ramped up its efforts to combat smuggling by announcing that it will now instantly confiscate currency, gold, or precious stones upon their discovery during anti-smuggling operations.
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FBR Announces Depreciation Rates for Tax Year 2024
Karachi, January 18, 2024 – In a move aimed at facilitating businesses and promoting transparency, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the depreciation rates for the Tax Year 2024.
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Pakistan Witnesses 35% Surge in FDI During 1HFY24
Karachi, January 17, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released a report on Wednesday, revealing a remarkable 35 percent surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country during the first half (July-December) of fiscal year 2023-24.
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Pakistan Records Massive Contraction of 77% in CAD for 1HFY24
Karachi, January 17, 2024 – In a remarkable turn of events, Pakistan has witnessed a substantial contraction of 77% in its Current Account Deficit (CAD) during the first half (July – December) of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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FBR Specifies Death Penalty for Narcotics Smuggling
Karachi, January 17, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has updated the Customs Act, 1969, for the tax year 2024, specifying severe penalties, including the possibility of the death penalty, for those involved in smuggling of narcotics.
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Pakistan Announces Tax Amnesty for 2024
Karachi, January 17, 2024 – Pakistan has taken a significant step to boost its economy by announcing a tax amnesty for certain foreign currency transactions during the tax year 2024.
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FTO Exposes Flaws in Valuation of Immovable Properties
Karachi, January 16, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed significant flaws in the valuation of immovable properties across Pakistan, revealing a lack of attention from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and incompetence that has left the field vulnerable to the discretion of provincial and FBR’s field staff.
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