Author: Shahnawaz Akhter

  • Engro Polymer Pays Rs 1.7 Billion in Super Tax for CY23

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    Karachi, February 21, 2024 – Engro Polymer and Chemical Limited (EPCL) has contributed Rs 1.7 billion as super tax for the calendar year 2023.

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  • PTBA Engages Chief Justice Faez Isa on Crucial Tax Issues

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    Karachi, February 20, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) took a proactive stance on addressing key tax concerns during a recent meeting with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa.

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  • Foreign Direct Investment Drops by 21.4% in 7MFY24

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    Karachi, February 19, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Monday that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Pakistan has experienced a significant decline of 21.4 percent during the first seven months (July – January) of the fiscal year 2023-24.

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  • FBR Tightens Procedures for Tax Recovery from Bank Accounts

    Karachi, February 19, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened its grip on tax recovery procedures, mandating that its offices obtain prior approval for accessing taxpayers’ bank accounts.

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  • FBR Seeks Customs Duty Proposals for Budget 2024-25

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    Islamabad, February 19, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially initiated the process of gathering customs duty proposals for the upcoming budget of 2024-25, inviting input from all chambers of commerce and industry.

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  • FBR to Update Property Valuations Based on FTO Suggestions

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    Karachi, February 18, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is gearing up to update immovable property valuations, aligning them with fair market prices, in response to recommendations from the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO).

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  • Rupee May Encounter Uncertainty Amidst Political Turmoil

    Karachi, February 18, 2024 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is expected to encounter increased pressure against the US dollar in the coming week, starting February 19, 2024, as the country grapples with heightened political turmoil.

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  • FBR Chairman Greenlights Penalties Against Non-Filers

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    Karachi, February 16, 2024 – Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana has given the go-ahead for stringent penal measures against non-filers.

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  • FTO Directs FBR to Conduct Thorough Audit of Taxpayer Data

    Islamabad, February 16, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to audit all fake transactions and taxpayers data.

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