Islamabad, July 30, 2024 – The Pakistani economy is showing signs of stability as the fiscal year 2023-24 comes to a close, with declining inflation, a primary fiscal account surplus, a minimal current account deficit, and a stable exchange rate, according to the Finance Ministry’s report released on Tuesday.
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Aurangzeb Urges Banks to Allocate Funds for Agriculture and IT
Karachi, July 30, 2024 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday, emphasized the importance of proper fund allocation for the agriculture sector and the IT industry, especially freelancers.
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Higher Tax Rates Imposed on Late Filers, Non-Filers: FBR
Karachi, July 30, 2024 – In a bid to ensure timely compliance with income tax filing requirements, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the imposition of higher withholding tax rates on late filers and non-filers. This significant change has been enacted through amendments in the Finance Act, 2024.
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FBR Rolls Out 10% Surcharge Calculation for Salaried Person
Karachi, July 30, 2024 – Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued formula for calculating surcharge on income above Rs 10 million through newly introduced Section 4AB of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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SBP Cuts Benchmark Policy Rate by 100 Basis Points
Karachi, July 29, 2024 – In a bid to stimulate economic growth while keeping inflation in check, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a 100 basis point reduction in its benchmark policy rate, bringing it down to 19.5%.
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FBR Sets July 31 as Deadline for Tax Payment by Retailers
Karachi, July 29, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced July 31, 2024, as the deadline for shopkeepers and retailers to make the first monthly payment of advance tax under the Tajir Dost Scheme.
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Visa Reforms to Promote Tourism in Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad, July 29, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced on Sunday that the government has introduced significant visa reforms aimed at facilitating foreign investors, business communities, and tourists.
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Aurangzeb Hopes Provinces to Legislate for Agriculture Tax
Islamabad, July 28, 2024 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed optimism that all provinces will legislate to bring agricultural income into the tax net.
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Rupee Expected to Remain Steady Amidst Monetary Policy Await
Karachi: The Pakistani rupee is anticipated to maintain its current range against the US dollar in the coming week, as market participants closely monitor the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) upcoming interest rate decision.
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FBR Notifies Tax Rates on Electricity Consumption for 2024-25
Karachi, July 27, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the new income tax rates on electricity consumption for the fiscal year 2024-25. The updated rates are part of the amendments made to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 through the Finance Act, 2024.
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