KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit witnessed a significant reduction of 81 percent during the first eleven months (July – May) of the fiscal year 2022-23, compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
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Number of Active Taxpayers in Pakistan Reaches 3.94 Million
Islamabad, June 19, 2023 – Recent data released on Monday highlights a significant increase in the number of active taxpayers in Pakistan, reaching 3.94 million.
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Tax Exemption and Concession Expenditure Reaches 3.36% of GDP: FBR
Islamabad, June 19, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the cost of exemptions and concessions in Pakistan expanded to 3.36 percent of the GDP during the fiscal year 2021-2022.
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SBP Directs Banks to Extend Sunday Operations for Convenient Tax Payment
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a directive to commercial banks, instructing them to extend their operating hours on Sunday, June 24, 2023. This move comes in response to a request from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and is aimed at facilitating the payment of duties and taxes by taxpayers.
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Pakistan Takes Significant Step Towards Implementing Riba-Free Banking System
State Bank of Pakistan works towards Sharia-compliant financial system
Karachi, June 19, 2023: In a significant move that aligns with Islamic teachings, Pakistan is on the verge of implementing a Riba-free banking system in the country.
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Pakistan Slashes Petroleum Subsidy by 47% for FY24, Impacting Business and Industry
Islamabad, June 18, 2023: Pakistan has taken significant measures to reduce its petroleum subsidy by 47 percent for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24, according to official budget documents released recently.
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Tax Concession to Retailers Termed as Politically Motivated
Karachi, June 18, 2023 – The tax concession provided to retailers and jewelers through the Finance Bill, 2023 has come under scrutiny, with critics arguing that it is aimed at appeasing certain political groups in light of the upcoming general elections.
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FPCCI Urges Immediate Resolution to Anomalies in Budget 2023-24
Karachi, June 17, 2023: The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, has called upon the government to promptly address the anomalies present in the recently announced Budget 2023-24.
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Pakistan Single Window Integrates Fisheries and Mercantile Marine Departments
Karachi, June 17 – The Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has successfully integrated the Marine Fisheries Department (MFD) and Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) into its digital network in collaboration with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
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Tax Experts Express Concerns over Increase in Threshold for Money Whitening
Tax experts have raised questions regarding the proposed enhancement of the foreign currency threshold for the money whitening scheme outlined in the Finance Bill of 2023.
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