Islamabad, September 25, 2023 – Pakistan has reported a record-breaking number of 4.72 million income tax returns for the tax year 2022, as per official data released on Monday.
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SBP Suspends Authorization of Two Exchange Companies for Regulatory Violations
KARACHI, September 25, 2023 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday that it has suspended the authorization of two exchange companies for violations of regulatory guidelines.
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Pakistani Rupee Continues Winning Streak, Ending at PKR 290.86 Against Dollar
Karachi, September 25, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has continued its impressive winning streak against the US dollar for the 14th consecutive session, closing at PKR 290.86 in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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FTO Orders Fact-Finding Committee in Case of Non-Clearance of Bentley Car
Karachi, September 25, 2023 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued directives to establish a fact-finding committee in response to a complaint regarding the non-clearance of a Bentley Continental Car.
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Pakistan May Consider Reducing Petroleum Prices for October 2023
Karachi, September 25, 2023 – Pakistan likely to contemplate a reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of October 2023, given the appreciation of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and a decline in international oil prices.
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FBR Mandates Companies to Deduct 10% Withholding Tax on Issuance of Bonus Shares
Karachi, September 24, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step by directing companies to implement a 10 percent withholding tax on the issuance of bonus shares. This move comes as part of the government’s efforts to enhance tax collection and revenue generation.
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PKR Poised to Maintain Upward Trajectory Against Dollar Starting September 25
Karachi, September 24, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is expected to sustain its upward trajectory against the US dollar as it gains strength from robust export and remittance inflows and an optimistic outlook for the country’s economy.
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Citizens Risk Losing Electricity Connection for Failing to File Annual Tax Returns
Karachi, September 21, 2023 – Citizens in Pakistan may face disconnection of their electricity connection for failing to file their annual income tax return for the tax year 2023, according to sources within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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State-Owned Enterprises Report Annual Losses of Rs500 Billion, Says Finance Minister
Pakistan’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) incurred significant annual losses of around Rs500 billion during the year 2022 due to inefficiencies and mismanagement, according to Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs.
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KTBA Chooses Not to Seek Date Extension Despite Return Filing Portal Issues
Karachi, September 21, 2023 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has made the decision not to request an extension of the deadline for tax return filing, despite encountering glitches and issues on the online portal provided by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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