Author: Shahnawaz Akhter

  • FBR Tightens Property Purchase Rules for Non-ATL Buyers

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    Karachi, January 26, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented significant changes in the realm of property purchase, making it substantially more expensive for individuals not included in the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).

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  • Pakistan’s Forex Reserves Rise by $196 Million Amid Repayments

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    Karachi, January 25, 2024 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves witnessed a notable surge, recording an increase of $196 million in the week ended January 19, 2024.

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  • Customs Officers Empowered to Arrests Offenders

    Karachi, January 25, 2024 – In a significant development, Customs officers have been granted enhanced powers to arrest offenders under the updated Customs Act, 1969, for the tax year 2024.

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  • FBR Sets Advance Tax Rates on Sales to Retailers for 2024

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    Karachi, January 25, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the advance tax rates on sales to retailers for the tax year 2024, as outlined in the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

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  • Pakistan’s Private Sector Shuns New Loans, Retires Rs 8 Billion

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    Karachi, January 24, 2024 – Pakistan’s private sector has exhibited resilience in the face of challenging economic conditions, retiring a substantial amount of Rs 8 billion in the current fiscal year as opposed to seeking fresh loans.

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  • Pakistan Customs Screens Suspects for Concealed Goods

    Karachi, January 24, 2024 – Pakistan Customs has been granted extensive powers to screen the bodies of suspected individuals for the detection of concealed goods, as outlined in Section 160 of the updated Customs Act, 1969, for the tax year 2024.

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  • FBR Notifies Tax Rates on Sales to Distributors for 2024

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    Karachi, January 24, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step in its tax policy for the year 2024 by notifying advance tax rates on sales to distributors.

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  • SBP Launches Electronic FX Trading Platform for Interbank Trading

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    Karachi, January 23, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the launch of a cutting-edge Centralized Foreign Exchange (FX) Trading Platform called ‘FX Matching.’

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  • NCCPL Sets Deadline for December CGT Collection

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    Karachi, January 23, 2024 – The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has issued a significant announcement regarding the collection of Capital Gain Tax (CGT) for the month of December 2023.

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  • Powers of Pakistan Customs Officials to Search Persons

    Karachi, January 23, 2024 – In a significant development, the Customs Act of 1969 in Pakistan has undergone revisions granting expanded powers to Pakistan Customs officials for the purpose of searching individuals and goods suspected to be carrying prohibited items.

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