Karachi, January 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Monday that it has successfully registered a record-breaking 5.45 million active taxpayers.
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FBR Grants Tax Exemption to Gratuity Payments in 2024
Karachi, January 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a tax exemption for gratuity payments during the tax year 2024.
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Pakistan Facilitates PayPal Payments for Freelancers
Islamabad, January 7, 2024 – Pakistan has taken a significant step forward in facilitating its freelancers by allowing them to receive payments through PayPal.
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Pakistan Unveils Cash Withdrawal Tax Rates for 2024
Karachi, January 7, 2024 – Pakistan has revealed the tax rates on cash withdrawals for tax year 2024. The move aims to boost revenue collection and promote financial transparency by encouraging participation in the tax system.
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Rupee Poised for Strong Surge Against Dollar in Coming Week
Karachi, January 7, 2024 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is gearing up for a significant uptrend against the US dollar in the upcoming week, propelled by recent foreign inflows and the anticipated approval of funds by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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New Data Reveals Pakistan’s Transition to Digital Payments
Karachi, January 6, 2024 – Recent data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) indicates a significant shift in Pakistan’s financial landscape, with the country increasingly adopting digital payments and moving away from traditional paper or cash-based transactions.
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LTO Karachi Emerges as Top Performer in Tax Collection in 2023
Karachi, January 6, 2024 – In a remarkable achievement, the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has secured the top position in tax collection among the offices of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan.
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Inflation in Essential Items Soars to 43% in Pakistan
Islamabad, January 5, 2024 – The inflation rate in essential items has surged to an alarming 43 percent year on year (YoY) as of the week ending January 4, 2024, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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FBR’s 2023 Audit Performance: Bleak with 1% Recovery
Karachi, January 5, 2024 – The annual performance report of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the tax year 2023 has revealed a bleak picture, indicating only a one percent recovery out of the total demand created through audits.
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Investment in Registered Prize Bonds Declines by 7.67%
Karachi, January 5, 2024 – The Pakistan government has experienced a significant dip of 7.67 percent in the investment in registered prize bonds, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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