Karachi, August 1, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the relaxation of various requirements for filing sales tax returns, addressing the challenges faced by taxpayers following the issuance of SRO 350.
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Pakistan Registers 11.1% Increase in July Headline Inflation
Islamabad, August 1, 2024 – Headline inflation in Pakistan rose by 11.1% in July 2024, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This increase, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), highlights a significant economic challenge as the country navigates its fiscal and monetary policies.
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Gold Prices Hit All-Time High at Rs 254,900 in Pakistan
Karachi, August 1, 2024 – The gold prices in Pakistan have hit an all-time high, reaching Rs 254,900 on Thursday. This surge is attributed to the uptrend in international markets and the continuous weakening of the rupee.
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Pakistan Slashes Petroleum Prices for Half of August 2024
Islamabad, July 31, 2024 – In a move set to provide much-needed respite to citizens grappling with high electricity bills and taxes, Pakistan announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of August 2024. This development comes as a response to the recent decline in global oil rates.
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Government Collects Rs 1.02 Trillion Petroleum Levy in FY24
Karachi, July 31, 2024 – The Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday that the government collected a staggering Rs 1.02 trillion as petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Exporters to Pay 2% Tax to Withholding Agents: FBR
Karachi, July 31, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that exporters must now pay a 2% income tax to withholding agents. This tax is divided into two parts: a 1% minimum tax and a 1% adjustable advance tax.
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FBR Exempts NICOP Holders from Non-Filing Travel Restrictions
Karachi, July 31, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant exemption for individuals holding a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) from penalties imposed for non-filing of income tax returns.
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Stricter Tax Regulations for Foreign Businesses in Pakistan
Karachi, July 31, 2024 – Pakistan has introduced stricter tax rules for non-residents with substantial business activities within the country. This initiative, driven by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), aims to capture a larger share of revenue from global entities benefiting from the Pakistani market.
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Aurangzeb Calls for Broader Tax Net to Ease Burden
Karachi, July 30, 2024 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed concern over the heavy tax burden on salaried individuals and businesspersons during a meeting with the business community at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Tuesday.
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FBR Defers Biometric Verification Implementation to August 31
Karachi, July 30, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has postponed the implementation of biometric verification requirements until August 31, 2024, as announced by the FBR Chairman.
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