Islamabad, April 29, 2024 – The National Assembly of Pakistan took a significant step forward in tax reform by approving a new money bill aimed at amending existing tax laws, which promises to streamline the tax litigation process and strengthen tax compliance across the country.
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Pakistan Mulls Mandatory Tax Returns for Agricultural Income
In a move poised to overhaul the taxation system for agricultural income, Pakistan is strongly considering making it mandatory for earners of agricultural income to file their annual tax returns along with wealth statements.
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SBP Calls for Unpopular but Necessary Economic Measures
KARACHI: In a candid address during the Members Convocation of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan), Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), stressed the urgent need for unpopular yet necessary measures to bolster the nation’s economy.
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FBR Inducts BS-20 Officer as Member IR Policy in Major Reshuffle
Islamabad, April 28, 2024 – In a significant reshuffling that has raised eyebrows across financial and governmental sectors, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has appointed a relatively inexperienced BS-20 officer, Ms. Amna Faiz, as the new Member of Inland Revenue (IR) Policy.
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PM Shehbaz Terms Track and Trace System a Complete Fraud
Islamabad, April 26, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has denounced the track and trace system implemented for monitoring goods in several key industries as a complete fraud.
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OECD Team Evaluates AEOI Safeguards in Pakistan
Islamabad, April 25, 2024 – A high-level assessment team from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes concluded a significant two-day onsite visit to Pakistan, rigorously reviewing the country’s implementation of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) protocols, particularly focusing on confidentiality and data safeguards.
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PBS Reports Notable Fall in Prices of Essential Commodities
ISLAMABAD, April 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a notable reduction in the prices of several essential commodities for the week ending on April 25, 2024, offering some relief to consumers amidst ongoing economic challenges.
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Pakistan State Oil Reports 30% Profit Surge Over Nine Months
Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the nation’s leading fuel supplier, has reported a robust 30 percent year-on-year increase in after-tax profits for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2023-24, signaling strong financial health amidst challenging economic conditions.
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Pakistan’s Total Forex Reserves Dip to $13.28 Billion
Karachi, April 25, 2024 – Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves have experienced a notable decline, settling at $13.28 billion, as revealed by the latest figures from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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FPCCI Flags SRO 350 as Anti-Business, Claims to Halt Industry
Karachi, April 25, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced significant concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) recent regulatory changes, labeling the Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) 350 as anti-business and a potential threat to the ongoing viability of trade and industry sectors across Pakistan.
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