Karachi, January 16, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed significant flaws in the valuation of immovable properties across Pakistan, revealing a lack of attention from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and incompetence that has left the field vulnerable to the discretion of provincial and FBR’s field staff.
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Salaried Persons Bank Deposits Surge by Over 20% in 2023
Karachi, January 16, 2024 – Salaried persons in Pakistan have shown a remarkable inclination towards the banking system, as their deposits experienced a substantial surge of over 20 percent in the year 2023.
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Pakistan Reduces Tax Liability for Women Entrepreneurs
Karachi, January 16, 2024 – In a progressive move, Pakistan has taken a significant step to empower women entrepreneurs by reducing tax liability under the category of income from business.
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FBR Rationalizes Negative List to Boost Export Sectors
Islamabad, January 16, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the rationalization of the negative list for sales tax input adjustment, paving the way for a more favorable business environment for five leading export-oriented sectors in Pakistan.
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Government Slashes Petrol Price by Rs 8 from January 16
Islamabad, January 15, 2024 – The government of Pakistan has announced a reduction in the price of petrol by Rs 8 per liter, effective from January 16, 2024.
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Bank Deposits Reach Historic High of Rs 27.84 Trillion in Pakistan
Karachi, January 15, 2024 – In a remarkable turn of events, bank deposits in Pakistan have achieved an unprecedented milestone, reaching a historic high of Rs 27.84 trillion by the end of December 2023, as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Pakistan Achieves Record 5.5 Million Taxpayers on ATL
Karachi, January 15, 2024 – In a landmark achievement, Pakistan has hit a historic high with 5.5 million taxpayers listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL), as disclosed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in its release on Monday.
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FTO Investigates Bribery by FBR Officials Targeting Fish Exporters
Islamabad, January 15, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery by officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) targeting fish exporters.
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FBR Allows Reduced Tax Rates on Profit on Debt for 2024
Karachi, January 15, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed a reduced rate of income tax on profit on debt for the year 2024. This decision comes as part of the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, specifically tailored for the tax year 2024.
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Pakistan Announces Fortnightly Petroleum Prices Today
Karachi, January 15, 2024 – Today, Pakistan is gearing up for a crucial announcement regarding its fortnightly petroleum prices.
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