Karachi, September 4, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) experienced a decline of 17 paisas against the US dollar on Monday, reaching a new historic low of PKR 305.64 in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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FBR Releases Guidelines for Tax Payment on Immovable Properties Under Section 7E
Karachi, September 4, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued comprehensive guidelines on the procedure for income tax payment under Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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FBR Sets Conditions for Deduction of Bad Debts in Tax Year 2024
Karachi, September 3, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued guidelines specifying conditions for allowing deductions for bad debts during the tax year 2024.
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PTBA Criticizes FBR for Unlawful Changes to Return Filing Portal, Urges Swift Resolution
Karachi, September 3, 2023 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has strongly criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for implementing unauthorized changes to the tax return filing system, causing significant challenges for taxpayers as the September 30, 2023 deadline approaches.
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PKR Expected to Display Resilience Against the US Dollar in Upcoming Week
Karachi, September 3, 2023 – Following a significant depreciation over the past two weeks, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is poised to exhibit resilience against the US dollar in the coming week, offering some solace to concerned observers.
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FBR Launches Mega Operation Against Sugar Mills to Examine Stock Position
In response to the ongoing sugar crisis in Pakistan, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a comprehensive operation targeting sugar mills across the country.
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Tax Return Filing in Pakistan Plagued by Technical and Legal Glitches
Karachi, September 2, 2023 – The process of tax return filing for the year 2023 in Pakistan has encountered a multitude of technical and legal glitches, according to the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA).
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Petroleum Sales Witness 8% Decline in August 2023
Karachi, September 2, 2023 – Pakistan’s total petroleum sales for August 2023 reached 1.41 million tons, marking an 8 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline.
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Headline Inflation Soars to 27.4% in August 2023
Islamabad, September 1, 2023 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a staggering 27.4 percent year-on-year increase in headline inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), for the month of August 2023. This surge in inflation has raised concerns about the economic stability of the country.
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Shrinks by Over 40% in the First Two Months of FY24
Karachi, September 1, 2023 – Pakistan’s trade deficit has undergone a significant contraction, decreasing by over 40 percent during the first two months of fiscal year 2023-24, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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