Islamabad, September 9, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is aiming to achieve a revenue collection target of Rs 1.16 trillion in September 2024, as part of an urgent effort to meet its monthly and quarterly tax goals.
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FBR Notifies Tax Rates for Rental Income on Immovable Property
Karachi, September 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced updated withholding tax rates on income from rent of immovable property for the tax year 2024-25.
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Banks Scramble to Boost ADR and Avoid Tax Hikes
KARACHI: Banks in Pakistan are scrambling to meet the required 50% gross advance-to-deposit ratio (ADR) by the end of 2024 to avoid hefty tax rates, analysts said on Saturday. Failure to meet the target would trigger an additional 16% tax on investment income, a financial blow that many banks are eager to sidestep.
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FBR Extends Tax Exemption on Agricultural Income for TY 2024-25
Karachi, September 7, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the continuation of tax exemption on agricultural income for the tax year 2024-25.
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FBR Issues Tax Rates on Payments for Goods and Services
Karachi, September 6, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced updated income tax rates on payments made for goods and services under Section 153 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Pakistan’s Total Debt Rises to Rs 69.6 Trillion by July 2024
Karachi – Pakistan’s total debt surged to Rs 69.6 trillion at the end of July 2024, reflecting increased borrowing from domestic and international sources to cover the country’s fiscal deficit.
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FBR Unveils Rules for FED Collection on Property Transactions
Islamabad, September 5, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday announced new rules for the collection of Federal Excise Duty (FED) on property transactions. The updated regulations were formalized through SRO No. 1376(I)/2024, amending the Federal Excise Rules, 2005, and introducing a new chapter titled “Excise Duty on Property.”
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FBR May Halt Tax Refunds to Meet September Targets
Karachi, September 5, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating a halt on tax refunds for the month of September 2024 in a bid to meet its ambitious tax collection targets, sources said.
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SBP Raises Rs 835 Billion Through T-Bill Auction
Karachi, September 5, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully raised Rs 835 billion through the auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) on Wednesday, surpassing its initial target of Rs 700 billion. The auction saw aggressive participation from banks, which collectively bid a substantial Rs 1.62 trillion for the purchase of government securities.
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FBR Exempts Income Tax on Annual Salary Up to Rs 600,000
Karachi, September 4, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released the salary tax card for the tax year 2024-25, offering a relief to salaried individuals by exempting annual incomes up to Rs 600,000 from income tax.
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