Islamabad, August 18, 2023 – Pakistan’s fiscal performance for the fiscal year 2022-23 was unveiled on Thursday, indicating a reduction in the budget deficit to 7.7 percent coupled with a notable increase in expenditures by more than 21 percent.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Inch Up to $13.38 Billion
Karachi, August 17, 2023 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a slight increase, reaching $13.38 billion as of the week ending August 11, 2023, according to a statement released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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Taxpayers Struggle with Sindh Sales Tax Return Compliance Amid Portal Dysfunction
Karachi, August 17, 2023 – Taxpayers in the Sindh province are encountering significant challenges in meeting compliance requirements for filing sales tax returns and making tax payments through the online portal of the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB).
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Pakistan Extends Rs30 Billion Tax Exemption to Foreigners on Profit from Debt
Karachi, August 17, 2023 – In a bid to attract foreign investment and bolster the economy, Pakistan has granted a significant income tax exemption exceeding Rs30 billion to foreign entities for profits generated from debt during the fiscal year 2022-23.
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Pakistan Unveils Comprehensive Income Categories for Precise Taxation
Karachi, August 17, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Pakistan’s foremost tax authority, has unveiled the distinct categories of income for taxation purposes during the fiscal year 2023-24.
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FBR Announces Mandatory Tax Return Filing Categories for 2023
Karachi, August 17, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step by outlining the categories of individuals who are required to file their annual income tax returns for the tax year 2023.
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Pakistani Rupee Nears Record Low, Plunges to PKR 294.93 Against US Dollar
Karachi, August 16, 2023 – The Pakistan rupee took a steep dive, reaching an alarming level of PKR 294.93 against the US dollar in today’s interbank foreign exchange market.
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Dollar Gets Stronger Against Pakistani Rupee, Reaches PKR 293.50 Midday
Karachi, August 16, 2023 – The US dollar has gained more value compared to the Pakistani Rupee today. At midday, the dollar was worth PKR 293.50 in the interbank foreign exchange market. This change happened quickly and surprised many.
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Philip Morris Pakistan’s Profits Plummet by 76% in First Half of 2023
Karachi, August 16, 2023 – Philip Morris Pakistan Limited, an international company known for making cigarettes, has experienced a significant drop of 76 percent in its profits for the first half of this year, which ended on June 30, 2023.
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FBR Eases Rules for Property Sellers under Section 7E
Karachi, August 16, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a relaxation in the conditions governing Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, specifically aimed at sellers of immovable property.
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