Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have dwindled to $13.162 billion as of the week ending September 22, 2023, marking a $24 million drop compared to the previous week’s level of $13.186 billion, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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FBR Recovers Rs 3 Billion from State Life Insurance by Attaching Bank Accounts
Karachi, September 28, 2023 – In a significant development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) successfully recovered a substantial amount of Rs 3 billion from the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan by attaching its bank accounts.
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Pakistani Rupee Ends September on Winning Streak, Closes at PKR 287.74 Against Dollar
Karachi, September 28, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) concluded the month of September with a triumphant performance, closing at PKR 287.74 against the US dollar on Thursday, marking a significant recovery from its all-time low of PKR 307.10 to the dollar on September 5, 2023.
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Pakistan Directs Citizens to Declare Foreign Income and Assets for Tax Year 2023
Karachi, September 28, 2023 – In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and compliance with tax regulations, Pakistan has issued a directive requiring its citizens to declare foreign income and assets as part of their annual tax return for the year 2023.
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OGDCL Announces Remarkable 68% Surge in Profits for FY23
Karachi, September 28, 2023 – In a remarkable financial performance, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a staggering 68 percent growth in net profit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
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PPL Explores Engagement with Sovereign Foreign Investors in Reko Diq Project
In a strategic move to enhance the development prospects of the Reko Diq Project, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced its intention to explore potential engagement with sovereign foreign investors.
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PTBA Demands 90-Day Filing Period After Portal Error Removal
Karachi, September 27, 2023 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called upon tax authorities to provide taxpayers with a clear 90-day window, as mandated by statute, following the removal of all glitches from the online portal.
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Pakistan Witnesses 81% Surge in Mobile and Internet Banking Payments
Karachi, September 27, 2023 – Pakistan has experienced a remarkable 81 percent increase in payments made through mobile phones and internet banking during the fiscal year 2022-23, as indicated by a report released by the central bank on Wednesday.
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Return Filing Glitches Annoy Non-Resident Pakistanis
Karachi, September 27, 2023 – Non-resident Pakistanis are encountering significant challenges as they attempt to file their income tax returns for the tax year 2023, primarily due to persistent glitches in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online portal.
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Pakistani Rupee Continues Appreciation Against Dollar for 16th Straight Session
Karachi, September 27, 2023 – In a remarkable streak of gains, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) extended its appreciation against the US dollar for the 16th consecutive session, closing at PKR 288.75 at the interbank foreign exchange market, a significant improvement from the previous day’s closing rate of PKR 289.80.
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