Karachi, May 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed a strong recovery on Friday morning as investor confidence returned to the market following the previous session’s steep losses.
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Karachi Tax Bar points out critical anomalies in IRIS system
Karachi, May 1, 2025 — The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has formally highlighted a series of functional and procedural anomalies in the IRIS portal operated by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), urging the tax authority to implement immediate corrective measures to improve efficiency and compliance.
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KTBA urges FBR to eliminate Section 7E in budget 2025–26
Karachi, May 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been urged to eliminate the controversial Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, in the forthcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26.
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KTBA proposes abolishing super tax in budget 2025–26
Karachi, May 1, 2025 — The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has strongly called for the complete abolition of the super tax in its detailed budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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KCCI proposes action plan to curb under-invoicing in plastic imports
Karachi, May 1, 2025 — The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has submitted comprehensive recommendations to the government for the upcoming Budget 2025–26, addressing the growing issue of under-invoicing and misdeclaration on imported plastic, especially polyethylene and polypropylene products.
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PSX recommends lower tax rates for listed companies in budget
Karachi, May 1, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has submitted a set of tax proposals for the federal budget 2025–26, calling for a permanent reduction in corporate tax rates for listed companies.
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Rice exporters urge tax relief, Aurangzeb promises consideration
Karachi, May 1, 2025 – Pakistan’s rice exporters have called on the government to offer tax incentives to strengthen the rice sector and boost foreign exchange earnings.
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FBR delays electronic tax system integration for one month
Islamabad, April 30, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for the electronic integration of taxpayers, providing businesses more time to comply with the new invoicing regulations.
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KTBA proposes taxpayer-friendly measures in budget 2025–26
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has formally submitted its comprehensive set of tax proposals for the upcoming Budget 2025–26, emphasizing the need for a balanced, efficient, and taxpayer-friendly tax regime.
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PSX nosedives by 3,545 points amid rising Indo-Pak tensions
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a steep fall on Wednesday, shedding a massive 3,545 points due to escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.
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