Karachi, September 13, 2024 – The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) announced a significant reduction in profit rates for various savings certificates and accounts on Friday, following the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to cut its key policy rate.
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Gold Price in Pakistan Soars to Record High of Rs 265,900 per Tola
Karachi, September 13, 2024 – Gold prices in Pakistan surged to a new all-time high, hitting Rs 265,900 per tola (11.66 grams) on Friday, September 13, 2024. This sharp increase followed a rise from the previous day’s closing price of Rs 263,000 per tola. The latest surge surpassed the previous record of Rs 264,000, which was also reached earlier the same day.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Dip 15% YoY in September: PBS
Islamabad, September 13, 2024 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a notable decline in petroleum prices for September 2024, with diesel and petrol prices falling by 15.64% and 15.03% year-on-year (YoY), respectively.
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Is Pakistan on the Verge of Introducing Mini-Budget?
Karachi – The Pakistani government is gearing up to introduce a mini-budget aimed at generating an additional Rs650 billion in revenue. This fiscal strategy will primarily target tax evaders and include an increase in the General Sales Tax (GST) on properties, tractors, and other goods.
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SBP Sharply Reduces Policy Rate by 200 bps to 17.5%
Karachi, September 12, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a significant policy rate cut of 200 basis points (bps), bringing the rate down to 17.5%.
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FBR Cracks Down on Non-Paying Taxpayers
Karachi, September 12, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has planned a comprehensive crackdown on individuals who are registered as active taxpayers but have failed to contribute any taxes.
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Gold Prices Hit Record High at Rs 264,000 in Pakistan
Karachi, September 11, 2024 – Gold prices in Pakistan soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, touching Rs 264,000 per tola (24-karat) amid surging trends in the international bullion market.
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FBR Issues Withholding Tax Card for Car Purchase in TY 2024-25
Karachi, September 11, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the withholding tax rates for car purchases in the tax year 2024-25, with updated guidelines regarding the tax rates applicable to individuals on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) and non-ATL individuals.
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Pakistan Witnesses 44% Surge in Remittances in 2MFY25
KARACHI: Pakistan has witnessed a significant 44% increase in workers’ remittances during the first two months of the fiscal year 2025 (2MFY25), providing much-needed relief as the country grapples with external economic pressures.
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FBR Adds 2.2 Million Active Taxpayers to ATL 2023
Karachi, September 9, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved a significant milestone by adding 2.2 million new taxpayers to the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the year 2023.
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