Karachi, July 13, 2023 – The Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has taken significant measures to address customer concerns by resolving 12,015 complaints, resulting in a monetary relief of Rs 539.72 million during the first half of the current calendar year, spanning from January to June 2023.
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FBR Extends Tax Exemption of Rs12.24 Billion on Civil and Military Pensions
Karachi, July 13, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced an extension of income tax exemption totaling Rs12.24 billion on pensions disbursed to civil servants and military personnel.
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Bank Deposits Reach Record High of Rs25.51 Trillion Amidst Highest Interest Rate
Karachi, July 13, 2023 – The deposits in commercial banks have soared to a record high of Rs25.51 trillion by the end of June 2023, driven by the prevailing highest interest rate in the country.
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Pakistan Advises Financial Institutions to Refrain from Processing Cryptocurrencies
Karachi, July 12, 2023 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a detailed report advising all financial institutions (FIs) in the country to avoid processing cryptocurrencies due to their status as non-legal tender.
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FBR Grants Anti-Smuggling Powers to Law Enforcement Agencies
Islamabad, July 11, 2023 – In a significant move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has delegated the authority to conduct anti-smuggling operations to various law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Pakistan.
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FBR Officials Given Deadline for Furnishing Asset Declaration
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set a deadline of July 15, 2023, for all officers of the Inland Revenue Services (IRS) and Pakistan Customs Services (PCS) to submit their Declaration of Assets and Liabilities for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023.
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Remittances Plunge by Approximately 14% in 2022-23, Reveals State Bank of Pakistan
Karachi, July 10, 2023 – Workers’ remittances flowing into Pakistan have experienced a significant decline of around 14%, amounting to $24.02 billion in the fiscal year 2022-23, according to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Beauty Parlors in Islamabad Required to Pay 15% Sales Tax on Services
In a recent development, beauty parlors and beauty clinics operating within the jurisdiction of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) are now obligated to pay a 15 percent sales tax on services, as per updated laws issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Tax Return Filing for Year 2023 Begins in Pakistan
Islamabad, July 8, 2023 – The filing of annual income tax returns and statements of assets for the tax year 2023 has officially commenced in Pakistan, according to official sources from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The FBR opened its return filing portal, known as IRIS, on July 1, 2023, covering the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
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FBR Apparently Achieves Rs7.2 Trillion Collection Target for FY23
Islamabad, July 8, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reportedly achieved its revenue collection target of Rs7.2 trillion for the fiscal year 2022-23, according to sources.
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