Karachi, September 1, 2023 – Pakistan is currently facing an unprecedented challenge as petroleum prices soar to all-time highs, marking a significant economic concern for its citizens and policymakers alike. On August 31, 2023, the caretaker government announced a substantial hike in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), sending shockwaves throughout the country.
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FBR Imposes 4% Further Tax on Electricity Bills for Inactive Taxpayers
Karachi, September 1, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the collection of a further tax at a rate of four percent on electricity bills for individuals who are not listed in the active taxpayers list (ATL), as per an official document.
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FBR Confirms Freezing PIA Bank Accounts, Denies Embezzlement Allegations
The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi, a revenue collection arm of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), released a statement on Thursday vehemently denying allegations of embezzlement against Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management.
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Karachi Chamber Backs Shutdown Protest Against Soaring Electricity Bills
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has thrown its weight behind the planned shutdown protest set for September 1, 2023, against the surge in electricity bills.
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NBP Penalized for Regulatory Violations at Domestic and Overseas Branches
Karachi, August 31, 2023 – The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), the country’s largest public sector financial institution, has incurred penalties for regulatory violations at both its domestic and overseas branches, as confirmed by official documents.
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FBR Files Complaint of Government Fund Misappropriation Against Senior PIA Officials
Karachi, August 31, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially registered a complaint against senior officials of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for alleged misappropriation of government funds, sources said on Thursday.
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US Dollar Soars to New Record High of PKR 305.25 in Intraday Trading
Karachi, August 31, 2023 – The relentless ascent of the US dollar against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) reached a new peak on Thursday, with the exchange rate surging to an unprecedented high of PKR 305.25 during intraday trading.
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FBR Chairman to Address Taxation Concerns on Electricity Bills in Meeting with Karachi Traders
Karachi, August 30, 2023 – In an effort to alleviate mounting tensions sparked by exorbitant electricity bills, Malik Amjaz Zubair Tiwana, the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), is set to convene a pivotal meeting with traders in Karachi on September 1, 2023, according to official sources.
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Flaws Detected in Assessment and Valuation of Mobile Phones
Karachi, August 30, 2023 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a directive to customs authorities, urging them to rectify significant flaws in the assessment and valuation process of mobile phones.
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Pakistani Banks Report Remarkable Tripled Profitability in 2Q2023
Karachi, August 30, 2023 – Pakistan’s commercial banking sector has achieved an extraordinary three-fold increase in profitability during the second quarter of 2023.
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