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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Salary Income Slabs for Tax Year 2024 Return Filing
Karachi, July 27, 2024 – As the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2024 approaches, salaried individuals are grappling with understanding which salary slabs to apply.
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SECP Registers 27,542 New Companies in Fiscal Year 2023-24
Islamabad, July 27, 2024 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 27,542 new companies during the fiscal year 2023-24, bringing the total number of SECP-registered companies to 222,697, according to an official statement.
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FBR Simplifies Active Taxpayer Status Verification
Karachi, July 27, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented new, streamlined methods for taxpayers to verify their active status, which is essential for availing tax benefits. Individuals and businesses can now easily confirm their eligibility through several accessible channels.
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Sensitive Price Inflation in Pakistan Surges 20% YoY
Islamabad, July 26, 2024 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation on a Year on Year (YoY) basis has surged by 20.09% for the week ending July 25, 2024, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Sindh Grants Sales Tax Exemption for Construction Services
Karachi, July 26, 2024 – The Sindh government has announced a significant exemption of sales tax on services rendered by construction companies, subject to specific conditions, in a move aimed at stimulating the construction sector and facilitating growth.
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SBP Reserves Plummet by $397 Million Amid Debt Repayments
Karachi, July 25, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday a significant drop of $397 million in its official foreign exchange reserves for the week ending July 19, 2024. The reserves declined from $9.424 billion on July 12, 2024, to $9.027 billion by the end of the week.
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Gallup Survey: Economic Woes Deepen Business Pessimism
Karachi, July 25, 2024 – Business owners across Pakistan have expressed heightened pessimism about their future prospects, citing continued political turmoil and a new tax-heavy budget as major concerns, according to a recent Gallup Pakistan survey.
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FBR Imposes 25% Sales Tax on Imported Mobile Phones
Karachi, July 25, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new sales tax rates on imported mobile phones, effective immediately. The revised tax structure, introduced through amendments in the Finance Act of 2024, aims to regulate the import and sale of mobile phones in Pakistan.
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FBR Fixes Income Tax Rates for Shops in Lahore Areas
Lahore, July 25, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established fixed income tax rates based on the value of shops located in various areas of Lahore. This move aims to streamline tax collection from shopkeepers and retailers across the city.
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