Karachi, September 7, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a decisive step to tackle the growing menace of fake and flying invoices, a practice that has been undermining government revenues and integrity in tax administration. This initiative, announced through Sales Tax General Order No. 12 of 2023, outlines a comprehensive plan to confront this issue head-on.
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Gold Rates in Pakistan Witness Around 10% Decline in Four-Day Falling Streak
Karachi, September 7, 2023 – The downward trend in gold rates in Pakistan continued on Thursday, with the precious metal experiencing a significant drop of around 10 percent in value over the past four days.
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Pakistani Rupee Makes Sharp Recovery to End at PKR 304.94 to the Dollar
Karachi, September 7, 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) demonstrated a remarkable recovery against the US dollar today, closing at PKR 304.94 in the interbank foreign exchange market. This recovery represents a significant gain of PKR 2.04 in rupee value compared to the previous day’s closing rate of PKR 306.98.
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FBR to Compensate Taxpayers with KIBOR+0.5% Interest for Delayed Income Tax Refunds
Karachi, September 7, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has introduced a policy to compensate taxpayers for delayed income tax refunds.
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Pakistan Launches Ambitious Crackdown Against Electricity Theft
Islamabad, September 7, 2023 – Pakistan has announced a sweeping crackdown against electricity theft, aimed at improving revenue recovery and providing relief to the general public.
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Caretaker Prime Minister Emphasizes Better Coordination for Tax Documentation
Islamabad, September 7, 2023 – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasized the need for enhanced coordination between the federal and provincial authorities in the realm of tax documentation.
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FBR Reshuffles 74 Senior IRS Officers in Major Shake-Up
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has embarked on a significant administrative restructuring, unveiling a comprehensive reshuffle involving 74 senior officers within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS).
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SBP Enhances Minimum Paid-Up Capital Requirement for Exchange Companies to PKR 500 Million
Karachi, September 6, 2023 – In a significant move aimed at fortifying the financial stability of exchange companies in Pakistan, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Wednesday that it would be raising the minimum paid-up capital requirement for these entities from PKR 200 million to PKR 500 million.
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National Bank of Pakistan Reports Increase in Tax Contingencies to Rs 29.26 Billion
Karachi, September 6, 2023 – The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has disclosed that its total tax contingencies have risen to Rs 29.26 billion, according to official documents released recently.
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