Islamabad, October 10, 2024 – In a bold move to address rampant tax evasion and boost revenue collection, Pakistan has launched a large-scale operation targeting sales tax fraud across various sectors of the economy. Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial made the announcement in a press conference, revealing that the country faces a staggering tax gap of Rs 3.4 trillion due to widespread fraud.
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PM Shehbaz Announces Termination of Agreement with Five IPPs
Islamabad, October 10, 2024 – In a decisive move, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced the termination of power purchase agreements with five Independent Power Producers (IPPs), a landmark decision aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the nation’s electricity consumers.
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FBR Shuts Down Redemption Fine for Smuggled Goods
Islamabad, October 9, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the complete elimination of the redemption fine for smuggled goods, intensifying the government’s crackdown on illegal trade activities.
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Pakistan Sees 39% Surge in Workers’ Remittances in 1QFY25
Karachi, October 9, 2024 – Pakistan has experienced a remarkable 39% surge in workers’ remittances during the first quarter (July – September) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday. The remittance inflows soared to $8.79 billion, a significant increase from $6.33 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
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KSE-100 Index Surpasses 86,000 Points Milestone in Early Trade
Karachi, October 9, 2024 – The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing the 86,000 points mark in early trading on Wednesday. The benchmark index is currently trading at 86,048 points, reflecting a notable gain of 384 points from the previous day’s closing figure of 85,664 points.
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Pakistan’s Debt Soars Beyond Rs 70 Trillion by August 2024
Karachi, October 9, 2024 – Pakistan’s debt burden has surged past Rs 70 trillion by the close of August 2024, according to a report released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Aurangzeb Says Rs190Bn Economic Loss from Single-Day Protest
Islamabad, October 8, 2024 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced on Tuesday that a single-day nationwide protest could inflict a staggering Rs 190 billion loss to Pakistan’s economy.
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FBR Introduces Tax Holiday for Gwadar Vehicle Imports
Karachi, October 8, 2024 – In a major policy development aimed at fostering economic activity around the Gwadar Port and Free Zones, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced a tax holiday for vehicles imported by entities operating within these areas.
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SBP Unveils Series of Incentives to Boost Home Remittances
Karachi, October 8, 2024 – In a strategic move aimed at fortifying Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves and stimulating the inflow of remittances, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a series of robust incentives on Tuesday. These initiatives are specifically designed to encourage exchange companies (ECs), authorized dealers (ADs), and microfinance banks (MFBs) to amplify their efforts in mobilizing home remittances.
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Pakistan Stocks Hit New Record High of 85,664 Points Amid Bullish Rally
Karachi, October 8, 2024 – The Pakistan stocks continued its bullish streak on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged to an all-time high of 85,664 points, marking a 754-point gain from the previous day’s close of 84,910 points.
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