Islamabad, July 2, 2025 – Think tax amnesties are a thing of the past? Think again. In a surprising twist, the Finance Act, 2025 may have quietly reintroduced an amnesty—but this time, it’s wrapped in legalese and called the “declaration of sufficient sources.” Confused? Let’s walk through it.
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After Decades, FBR Crosses 10% Tax-to-GDP Milestone
Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – In a landmark achievement that signals a turning point in Pakistan’s fiscal journey, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finally shattered a decades-old barrier by securing a double-digit tax-to-GDP ratio for the fiscal year 2024-25 — a feat last witnessed generations ago.
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FBR bars India, Israel from global services procurement process
Karachi, July 1, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially declared India and Israel ineligible to participate in its ongoing international procurement process for audit-related services, reaffirming compliance with Pakistan’s federal policy directives.
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PSX ends FY25 with explosive rally, hits historic level of 125,627
Karachi, June 30, 2025 – In a dazzling display of investor confidence and bullish momentum, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) roared to an all-time high level on the final trading day of fiscal year 2024-25.
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Ineligible persons get tax amnesty in Pakistan
Karachi, June 30, 2025 – In a dramatic turn that defies earlier promises and fiscal discipline, the government has secretly opened the doors of tax amnesty to ineligible persons under the garb of “declaration of sufficient sources.”
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Prime Minister ends PTV fee in electricity bills
Islamabad, June 29, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has officially announced the removal of the longstanding Pakistan Television (PTV) fee from electricity bills, offering financial relief to millions of consumers across the country.
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LTO Karachi smashes Rs3tr barrier, poised to rewrite tax history
Karachi, June 29, 2025 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has shattered expectations by crossing the monumental Rs3 trillion mark in tax collection — and it’s not done yet. With just two days remaining in the fiscal year 2024–25, LTO Karachi is charging ahead with a fierce determination to breach Rs3.25 trillion, turning heads across Pakistan’s economic and political circles.
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Pakistan enforces climate support levy from July 1, 2025
Islamabad, June 28, 2025 — In a major step toward sustainable fiscal and environmental reforms, the government of Pakistan has officially enforced the Climate Support Levy from July 1, 2025.
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FBR reports 5-fold surge in tax collection from foreign payments
Islamabad, June 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a remarkable increase in tax collection on foreign payments made through debit and credit cards, reporting nearly a five-fold surge during the tax year 2024.
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LTO Karachi recovers Rs31 billion by freezing bank accounts
Karachi, June 27, 2025 – In an aggressive and highly effective move, the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has recovered a record-breaking Rs31 billion in outstanding taxes by freezing the bank accounts of major defaulters.
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