Karachi, June 15, 2023 – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the successful commencement of oil and gas production from the Wali (Bettani) Field in District Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
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Immunity to Bring Dollars into Pakistan May Lead to Misuse, Experts Warn
In a recent development, concerns have been raised by experts regarding the proposed immunity in the Finance Bill, 2023, which allows individuals to bring dollars into Pakistan.
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FBR Announces Tax Collection Schedule for Eid Holidays
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a schedule for the collection of duty and taxes during the upcoming Eid holidays, expected to occur later this month.
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Sindh Increases Salary, Minimum Wage and Pension in Budget 2023-24
Karachi, June 10, 2023: The Sindh province has made a momentous announcement today, revealing substantial raises in salary and pension for government employees, as well as an increase in the minimum wages for individuals working in the private sector.
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Sindh Unveils Budget 2023-24 with a Total Outlay of Rs2.25 Trillion
Karachi, June 10, 2023: The Sindh government Saturday announced the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, focusing on key areas of development and growth. With a total outlay of approximately Rs2.25 trillion, the budget reflects a 31 percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year’s estimates of Rs1.71 trillion.
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New Provision Requires Employers of Foreign Workers to Pay Advance Tax
The Finance Bill 2023 has proposed a significant provision that mandates employers or agencies of foreign workers to pay advance tax. This development aims to streamline taxation processes and ensure compliance with the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Pakistan Introduces International Centre of Tax Excellence
Pakistan is taking a significant step in advancing its tax policy development by establishing the International Centre of Tax Excellence.
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Finance Bill 2023 Proposes Tax Credit for Construction of New Houses
The Finance Bill 2023 aims to boost the construction industry by introducing a tax credit for the construction of new houses.
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Tax Exemptions Introduced for Qualified Investments under Foreign Investment Act
The Finance Bill 2023 has brought forth a new section, 44A, to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. This section provides exemptions for taxes on income, withholding taxes, minimum and final taxes, as well as certain provisions of the Ordinance, for qualified investments as specified in the Foreign Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 2022.
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Finance Bill 2023 Introduces Additional Tax on Unexpected Income, Profits, and Gains
The Finance Bill 2023 has introduced a new section, 99D, to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, enabling the government to impose an additional tax on certain income, profits, and gains.
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