Islamabad, May 8, 2024 – Aimed at addressing the educational crisis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced an “Education Emergency” across Pakistan.
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FBR Crackdown on Non-Filers Threatens 2.5 Million SIMs
Karachi, May 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a directive that could lead to the suspension of approximately 2.5 million mobile phone SIMs.
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Key Changes to Income Tax Ordinance through New Laws 2024
The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 has undergone significant revisions through the enactment of new Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024.
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Thousands of Cases Stuck Amid Missing Rules for New Tax Laws
As the government rolled out the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, thousands of tax cases have been bottlenecked at various tribunals, casting a shadow over the efficacy of the new legislative framework.
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PTCL Battles Extensive Tax Contingencies into 2024
Karachi, May 7, 2024 – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has unveiled a comprehensive report on its tax contingencies for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
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CMOs Push Back Against SIM Block Directive for Tax Non-Filers
In a recent turn of events that has the telecom industry at odds with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) in Pakistan have voiced significant apprehensions regarding the FBR’s directive to block SIM cards of tax non-filers.
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PM Shehbaz Commits Unwavering Support to Saudi Investment
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended Pakistan’s steadfast backing to Saudi investment endeavors, promising a conducive environment for investors and businessmen to swiftly execute their projects in Pakistan through joint ventures.
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Saudi Arabia Signals Strong Economic Ties with Pakistan
Pakistan has emerged as a high-priority economic opportunity for Saudi Arabia, according to Deputy Investment Minister Ibrahim Almubarak. This sentiment was echoed at the recently concluded two-day Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Investment Conference held in Islamabad.
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FBR Gets Record 110,000 Active Taxpayers Amid SIM Blocking
Karachi, May 6, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a record surge in active taxpayer registrations this week, with 110,000 new sign-ups, bringing the total to 4.18 million for the 2023 tax year.
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FBR to Enforce SIM Blocking of Non-Filers Despite PTA Refusal
In a recent move aimed at increasing tax compliance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has affirmed its intention to block the mobile phone SIMs of non-filers of income tax returns for the tax year 2023.
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