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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Petroleum Levy Soars to Record High Under PDM Government, Amidst Economic Challenges
In a recent revelation by Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance, the previous government, led by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), which comprised several prominent political parties, has left the nation grappling with a staggering burden of Rs 452 billion due to the imposition of a petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2022-23. This unprecedented financial load has raised concerns among citizens and policymakers alike.
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FBR Announces Income Tax Payment By Retailers Through Electricity Bills
Karachi, August 30, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new method for retailers to pay their income tax through their monthly electricity bills.
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FPCCI Demands Tax Exemption on Electricity Bills to Relieve Masses
Karachi, August 29, 2023 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for immediate sales tax exemptions on electricity bills to alleviate the financial burden on the public.
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FBR Notifies Organization of Customs Risk Management Directorate
Karachi, August 29, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step towards enhancing customs risk management by notifying the organization of the Directorate General of Customs Risk Management (DGCRM).
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National Bank of Pakistan Records Remarkable 122% After-Tax Profit Growth for 1HCY23
Karachi, August 29, 2023 – The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has reported an astounding 122 percent increase in after-tax profit for the first half of the calendar year 2023.
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Foreign Investors Repatriate Only $2.1 Million in July 2023; Plunge by 87%
Karachi, August 28, 2023 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan have repatriated a meager $2.1 million in July 2023, marking a staggering 87 percent plunge compared to the same month in the previous year.
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