Pakistan has recorded a remarkable 55% growth in mobile phones manufacturing year-on-year (YoY) in May 2024, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
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Tax Hike Shock: 100% Increase in Lower Salary Brackets
A storm of controversy has erupted in Pakistan following the introduction of sweeping tax reforms in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024. The most contentious aspect of the bill is a significant tax hike for individuals within the lower salary bracket, raising their tax liabilities by a staggering 100%.
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Finance Bill 2024 Suggests 6-Month Jail for Defaulting Retailers
The Finance Bill 2024 has proposed stringent measures for shopkeepers and retailers, recommending imprisonment of up to six months for those failing to register with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This proposal aims to enforce compliance and ensure a broader tax base in Pakistan.
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Aurangzeb Outlines Revenue Boost and Expenditure Cut Measures
Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, outlined a two-pronged strategy to bolster the national economy during a press conference today. The plan emphasizes increased revenue generation alongside significant expenditure reductions to achieve sustainable economic growth.
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FBR to Set Minimum Import Value for Income Tax Collection
Karachi, June 18, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to gain new powers to determine the value of imported goods for collecting advance income tax. This shift in authority is outlined in the recently presented Finance Bill 2024.
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Finance Bill 2024 Sweetens PIA Privatization
Islamabad, June 18, 2024 – In a last-minute bid to attract investors for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the government has included a key amendment in the Finance Bill 2024.
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Pakistan Ramps Up Real Estate Taxation in Finance Bill 2024
Karachi, Pakistan – June 16, 2024 – The real estate sector in Pakistan, long considered under-taxed, is facing a tightening noose from the government.
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Tax Changes for Exporters Threaten Forex Reserves, Warn Experts
Karachi, Pakistan – June 16, 2024 – Leading tax experts at KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co. have raised concerns about the impact of tax changes for exporters proposed in the Finance Bill 2024 on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves.
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Finance Bill 2024: Tax Changes Impact on Manufacturing Sector
The cyclical nature of Pakistan’s manufacturing sector plays a pivotal role in shaping the overall economy, as it is intricately linked to the Composite Leading Indicator (CLI).
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Import of Motor Cars into Pakistan Surges 420% in May 2024
The import of motor cars into Pakistan witnessed an extraordinary surge of 420% year on year (YoY) in May 2024, according to official data released recently.
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