Pakistan is poised to secure a substantial Rs10.10 trillion in bank loans through the sale of treasury bills and bonds during the second quarter (October-December) of FY2025, as it grapples with rising funding demands to finance its budget deficit and meet outstanding debt obligations.
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Oil Prices Surge 5% Following Iran’s Missile Strike on Israel
Oil prices surged nearly 5% on Tuesday in response to escalating geopolitical tensions after Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel. This action has sent shockwaves through the energy market, intensifying concerns over the stability of oil supplies from the Middle East.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Hails Record Low Inflation in 44 Months
Islamabad, October 1, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the sharp decline in inflation, which has now fallen to its lowest level in the past 44 months. The inflation rate, recorded at 6.9 percent year-on-year in September 2024, marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to ease the financial burden on the masses.
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SBP Doubles Bank Guarantee Amount to Rs 1 Million per Depositor
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – In a significant move to fortify depositor protection, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Tuesday that the guarantee amount for depositors has been increased to Rs 1 million per depositor, per bank. This marks a doubling of the previous protected deposit amount, which stood at Rs 500,000.
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Headline Inflation Drops to Multi-Year Low of 6.9% in September 2024
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), plunged to a multi-year low of 6.9% in September 2024, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Tuesday.
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SBP Mandates Stringent Guidelines for Further Sugar Exports
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a comprehensive directive on Tuesday, instructing banks and authorized dealers (ADs) to adhere to new regulations concerning the export of an additional 100,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar.
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FBR Surpasses September Target but Faces Shortfall for First Quarter
Islamabad, October 1, 2024 – In a mixed financial performance for the start of the fiscal year, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) managed to surpass its revenue collection target for September 2024, but fell short of the ambitious tax collection target for the first quarter (July-September) of the fiscal year 2024-25. This outcome highlights the ongoing challenges in tax mobilization, despite various revenue-generating measures introduced earlier this year.
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FBR Grants 14-Day Extension for 2024 Income Tax Return Filing
Islamabad, October 1, 2024 – In a significant move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted a 14-day extension for the filing of income tax returns for the tax year 2024, providing relief to millions of taxpayers.
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Pakistan Slashes Petroleum Prices for October’s First Fortnight
Islamabad, September 30, 2024 – In a welcome development for consumers, Pakistan’s federal government announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of October 2024.
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FBR Unveils Single Sales Tax Return for Key Sectors in Groundbreaking Demonstration
Islamabad, September 30, 2024 – In a significant stride towards simplifying Pakistan’s tax compliance regime, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday showcased the much-anticipated Single Sales Tax Return (SSTR) for three pivotal sectors of the economy.
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