Islamabad, July 1, 2024 – Pakistan has announced an increase in petroleum prices for the first half of July 2024, attributing the hike to a rising trend in the international market.
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Pakistan President Approves Tax-Heavy 2024-25 Budget
Islamabad, June 30, 2024 – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday approved the heavily tax-laden Budget 2024-25, set to come into effect from July 1. The budget, amounting to Rs18.877 trillion, aims to stabilize the economy and secure a new bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Pakistan Approves Petroleum Levy Increase to Rs 70 per Liter
Karachi, June 29, 2024 – Pakistan has approved an increase in the petroleum levy to Rs 70 per liter on the price of petroleum products for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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PM Shehbaz Praises Aurangzeb for Successful 2024-25 Budget
Islamabad, June 29, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb for his successful efforts in securing the approval of the 2024-25 budget from the parliament.
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Pakistan Puts More Tax Burden on 2024-25 Budget Approval
Pakistan has intensified its fiscal measures by increasing the tax burden on the nation as it seeks approval for the 2024-25 budget. The government has added further amendments to the earlier proposed Finance Bill 2024, imposing additional taxes to meet revenue targets.
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National Assembly Passes 2024-25 Budget
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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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 Unveils Draft Income Tax Return Forms for Tax Year 2024
Islamabad, June 24, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued draft return forms for the tax year 2024 on Monday, ensuring the timely commencement of the return filing season this year.
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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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Education and Healthcare Sectors Fight for Tax Breaks in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan – June 22, 2024 – Pakistan’s education and healthcare sectors are locked in a battle to preserve vital tax breaks proposed for elimination in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024.
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