Islamabad, June 4, 2025 – A new framework has been put forward to bring digital platforms in Pakistan under the tax net. This proposal, presented by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), is part of the country’s upcoming 2025–26 budget suggestions.
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Pakistan reports 26% YoY surge in trade deficit in May 2025
Islamabad, June 4, 2025 – Pakistan has reported that trade deficit rose sharply by 26% year-on-year in May 2025, mainly due to a notable decline in exports.
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Confusion over stock declaration halts sales tax filing: PCDMA
Karachi, June 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Chemical and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has raised serious concerns about difficulties faced by traders in filing their sales tax returns, following a new requirement introduced by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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KSE-100 Index continues rally, reaches new high of 121,799 points
Karachi, June 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another strong session on Wednesday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index continued its upward trajectory and closed at a new all-time high of 121,799 points.
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Businessmen slam proposal to impose CVT on movable assets
Karachi, June 4, 2025 – The business community across Pakistan has issued a strong and united condemnation of the government’s reported plan to impose Capital Value Tax (CVT) on a broad range of movable assets in the upcoming Federal Budget 2025-26.
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KCCI urges reduction in gas prices to safeguard industrial sector
Karachi, June 4, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the government to immediately reconsider and reduce gas prices in order to safeguard the country’s struggling industrial sector and support sustainable economic growth.
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Thousands jobless as Utility Stores restructuring accelerates rapidly
ISLAMABAD: The government has closed down 1,925 loss-making Utility Stores across Pakistan, resulting in the termination of 4,060 employees. This move is part of a major restructuring plan for the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) aimed at cutting costs and preparing the organization for privatization.
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APTMA demands immediate removal of yarn, fabric from EFS
KARACHI – The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has strongly urged the federal government to immediately remove yarn and fabric from the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), warning that their continued inclusion is severely damaging Pakistan’s domestic textile industry and distorting market competition.
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Islamabad High Court stays enforcement of tax recovery ordinance
In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court has issued a stay order against the implementation of the recently promulgated Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
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FBR advised to honor loyal taxpayers for expanding tax net
Karachi, June 3, 2025 – In a powerful and game-changing proposal ahead of the federal budget 2025-26, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has sounded the alarm: If the FBR wants more taxpayers, it must start by honoring the ones it already has.
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