Islamabad, March 10, 2024 – Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has expressed his confidence in achieving the revenue collection target for the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Essential Items Register Sharp Price Hike Ahead of Ramadan
Karachi, March 9, 2024 – The prices of essential items in Pakistan have experienced a notable surge, raising concerns among the public as the holy month of Ramadan approaches, according to official statistics released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Gold in Pakistan Surges by 7.2% in 9th Consecutive Day Gain
Karachi, March 9, 2024 – The gold market in Pakistan experienced an impressive surge, marking its ninth consecutive day of gains on Saturday, fueled by the ongoing rally in the international markets.
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FBR Issues SRO to Implement 25% Sales Tax on Motor Vehicles
Islamabad, March 8, 2024 – In a move to generate revenue and discourage the use of non-essential and luxury items, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has notified a 25 percent sales tax on motor vehicles.
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Workers’ Remittances into Pakistan Grow 13% in February 2024
Karachi, March 8, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a substantial 13 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in workers’ remittances to Pakistan in February 2024.
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FBR Directs Swift Action on Deferred Sales Tax Refund Claims
Karachi, March 7, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued crucial instructions to tax offices regarding the expeditious handling of deferred sales tax refund claims.
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SBP Witnesses $54 Million Decline in Weekly Forex Reserves
Karachi, March 7, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a notable decrease of $54 million in its weekly foreign exchange reserves, according to an official statement released on Thursday.
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Pakistan Announces Nisab of Zakat for Ramadan 2024
Karachi, March 7, 2024 – In preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan 2024, Pakistan has officially notified the Nisab of Zakat, outlining the criteria for the deduction of Zakat from bank accounts on the first day of the sacred month.
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NBP’s Tax Contingencies Surge to Rs 34.73 Billion in CY23
Karachi, March 7, 2024 – The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is grappling with a substantial increase in tax contingencies, soaring to an astonishing Rs 34.73 billion by the close of the calendar year 2023.
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PM Shehbaz Directs Resolution for Rs 1.7 Trillion Tax Recovery
Islamabad, March 6, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a high-level meeting on the restructuring of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), directed authorities to expedite the resolution of legal disputes obstructing the recovery of Rs 1.7 trillion in stuck-up taxes.
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