Karachi, April 25, 2024 – In a recent move to widen the tax base, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been advised to increase the tax rates for residential electricity consumers not listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).
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Bill to Curtail Jurisdiction of Commissioner IR Appeals Presented
In a move to streamline the tax appeal process, the federal government has introduced a new bill in the National Assembly aimed at curtailing the jurisdiction of the Commissioner Inland Revenue (IR) Appeals of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Orders FBR to Postpone SRO 350
Karachi, April 24, 2024 – In a significant move aimed at alleviating the concerns of the business sector, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to defer the implementation of the controversial Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) 350.
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Pakistan and Iran Set to Finalize Free Trade Agreement
Islamabad, April 24, 2024 – In a landmark move to strengthen economic ties, Pakistan and Iran have agreed to expedite the finalization of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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KSE-100 Index Soars to Record High, Hits 72,052 Points
Karachi, April 24, 2024 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant milestone on Wednesday as the KSE-100 index climbed to a new all-time high of 72,052 points, marking a robust day of trading that saw the index ascend by 692 points from the previous session’s close of 71,360 points.
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PM’s Suspension of Top Tax Officials Stirs Controversy at FBR
In a bold move that has sparked intense debate and concern within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has suspended several senior officials of the Inland Revenue Service, including the Chief Commissioner of the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) in Islamabad.
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FBR Issues Notices to 1,680 Retailers for POS Integration
Islamabad, April 23, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) took a significant step towards enhancing tax compliance by issuing a directive for the mandatory integration of 1,680 Tier-1 retailers into its Point of Sale (POS) system.
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Gold Sees Drastic Single-Day Fall of Rs 7,800 in Pakistan
Karachi, April 23, 2024 – In a dramatic turn of events, gold prices in Pakistan witnessed drastic fall of Rs 7,800 in a single day, influenced by a significant downturn in the global markets.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Suspends FBR Officials Over Tax Case Delays
Islamabad, April 23, 2024 – In a decisive move against bureaucratic inefficiency, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the suspension of the Commissioner of Inland Revenue of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Islamabad along with other senior tax officials for their alleged willful delay in handling tax cases.
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FBR Gets Proposal to Align Property Valuations with FMV
Karachi, April 23, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reviewing a pivotal proposal from the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) aimed at enhancing property valuations to align closer with the fair market value (FMV).
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