Karachi, November 26, 2023 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared its intention to implement a flexible inflation targeting regime. This decision, outlined in the recently released five-year plan, underscores the SBP’s commitment to prioritizing price stability as the primary objective of monetary policy.
(more…)Author: Shahnawaz Akhter
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FBR Releases Comprehensive List of Particulars for Depreciation Deduction in Tax Year 2024
Karachi, November 26, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accuracy in tax reporting by issuing a detailed list of particulars required for claiming depreciation deduction during the tax year 2024.
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Commissioner Inland Revenue Granted Suo Moto Powers to Scrutinize Records in Tax Year 2024
Karachi, November 26, 2023 – The Commissioner Inland Revenue has been bestowed with suo moto powers to call for records during the tax year 2024.
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FBR Implements Stricter Limits on Entertainment Expenditures for Corporate Tax Calculation
Karachi, November 25, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enforced new restrictions on the deduction of entertainment expenditures when computing corporate taxes for the tax year 2024.
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Implementation of Windfall Tax on Banks Contingent on Timely General Elections
Karachi, November 25, 2023 – The caretaker government finds itself in a challenging situation following the recent announcement of a windfall tax on banks, as the amendment necessitates approval from the National Assembly.
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Pakistan Announces Relaxation Period for Afghan Transit Goods Amid New Security Measures
Karachi, November 25, 2023 – Pakistan has declared a relaxation period for Afghan transit goods, alleviating some of the conditions previously imposed, including the requirement for bank guarantees.
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Iran Proposes Border Markets with Pakistan to Boost Bilateral Trade
Karachi, November 24, 2023 – Iran has proposed the establishment of border markets along the Pakistan border to promote bilateral trade.
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Tax Collection from Dividend Surges 32% in First Four Months of Fiscal Year 2023-24
Karachi, November 24, 2023 – The withholding tax collection from dividend income has experienced a remarkable increase of 32 percent during the initial four months (July – October) of the fiscal year 2023-24, according to provisional data from the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) in Karachi.
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