Islamabad, June 28, 2024 – The National Assembly on Friday approved the budget for fiscal year 2024-25, presented by the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
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This is parent category of budgets presented by Pakistan government. Here you will find year-wise federal and provincial budgets.
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Exporters Tax Regime in Limbo Amid IMF Negotiations
Karachi, June 27, 2024 – The government of Pakistan remains undecided on the implementation of the new normal tax regime for exporters, set to begin on July 1, 2024, amidst considerable opposition from the sector, sources revealed on Thursday.
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Budget 2024-25 to Derail Pakistan IT Industry: FPCCI
Karachi, June 27, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) expressed strong concerns on Thursday regarding the measures introduced in the Federal Budget 2024-25, warning that these could derail the country’s information technology (IT) industry.
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Aurangzeb Declares Major Tax Hike on Retailers Beginning July 1
Islamabad, June 26, 2024 – In a significant policy shift, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Tuesday that heavy taxes on retailers will take effect from July 1, 2024.
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FBR Committee Proposes 30% Tax on Non-Filers’ Bank Deposits
Islamabad: The high-powered budget anomaly committee constituted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a 30 percent tax on bank deposits of non-filers.
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Budget 2024-25 Will Promote Smuggling: Gohar Tells CEEJ
Karachi, June 24, 2024 – Muhammad Hanif Gohar, Former Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and General Secretary of the United Business Group (UBG) Sindh Zone, voiced strong criticism of the 2024-25 federal budget, warning that it would exacerbate smuggling activities rather than bolster the formal economy.
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New Property Tax Rates: FBR Explains Benefits of Filing on Time
Islamabad, June 24, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided a detailed explanation of the new property tax rates introduced through the Finance Bill 2024.
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Aurangzeb Assures PBC of Addressing Budget Concerns
Islamabad, June 24, 2024 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, assured the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on Monday that their recommendations would be considered in the finalization of the 2024-25 budget.
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KATI Sounds Alarm: Fixed Tax Abolition Threatens Export Industry
Karachi, June 24, 2024 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has issued a stern warning to the authorities, asserting that the proposed abolishment of the Fixed Tax Regime for exports will devastate the industry.
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IMF Hails Pakistan for Tough Measures in 2024-25 Budget
ISLAMABAD, June 22, 2024 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Pakistan for its stringent economic decisions embedded in the 2024-25 budget.
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