Karachi, April 30, 2025 – Allied Bank has reported a significant 24% decline in its markup income for the first quarter of the calendar year 2025, reflecting the impact of falling interest rates and a lower cost of funding.
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SBP questions FBR performance as sales tax ATL shrinks
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expressed concern over the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), particularly in relation to the declining number of sales tax filers on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).
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PSX urges tax relief to boost foreign investment in capital market
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has proposed a significant tax relief package aimed at attracting foreign investment into the country’s capital market, ahead of the federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26.
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SBP to announce monetary policy on May 5, 2025
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially scheduled the announcement of its next monetary policy statement for Monday, May 5, 2025.
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Higher property taxes slow housing loan demand: SBP Report
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revealed that increased taxation on property transactions has significantly impacted housing finance, dampening the demand for home-building loans despite a reduction in borrowing costs.
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FBR sets cement sales tax value based on SPI data
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – In a major policy development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced a new method for determining the value of cement for the purpose of sales tax calculation, aligning it with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) data issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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PSX gains 808 points as market rebounds from early sell-off
Karachi, April 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a powerful recovery on Tuesday, ending the session with a gain of 808 points, closing at 114,872 points, up 0.71%.
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FBR engages industry experts, third-party auditors to train officers
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – In a significant move under its transformation initiative, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a comprehensive plan to enhance the capacity of its audit workforce. As part of this strategy, the FBR has officially released job descriptions for third-party auditors and industry experts who will serve as mentors and trainers for FBR officers.
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OICCI recommends phased super tax exit for growth
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has once again emphasized the need for a more stable and growth-oriented tax framework to attract foreign and local investment. As part of its budget recommendations, the OICCI has strongly urged the government to initiate a phased elimination of the super tax, proposing its complete removal over a span of three years.
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PSX calls for rationalization of CGT rates to remove tax distortions
KARACHI, April 29, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has recommended the removal of the flat 12.5% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on the disposal of listed securities acquired between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2022.
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