Islamabad, June 22, 2023: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to regularly conduct audit of banks to check compliance with the withholding tax provisions.
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ECC Approves Surcharge Recovery from K-Electric Consumers
ECC greenlights recovery of Rs.1.52/unit surcharge and addresses key financial matters
Islamabad, June 21, 2023 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met on Wednesday to discuss and approve important financial decisions. Among the significant outcomes, the ECC gave its nod to the recovery of a surcharge from K-Electric consumers.
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President Approves Appointment of Justice Qazi Faez Isa as Chief Justice of Pakistan
In a significant development for Pakistan’s judiciary, President Dr. Arif Alvi has officially approved the appointment of Justice Qazi Faez Isa as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan. The announcement was made through a formal statement issued by the President House on Wednesday.
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FBR Launches Draft Income Tax Return Forms for Year 2023
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step towards facilitating taxpayers by launching the draft income tax return forms for the tax year 2023.
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Possibility of Deadline Extension for Exchanging Bearer Prize Bonds beyond June 30
Karachi, June 20, 2023: The government of Pakistan is considering extending the deadline for exchanging bearer prize bonds beyond June 30, 2023, as the last two days of the deadline coincide with public holidays.
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Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Shrinks by 81% in 11MFY23
KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit witnessed a significant reduction of 81 percent during the first eleven months (July – May) of the fiscal year 2022-23, compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
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OCAC Rejects Proposed Guidelines for Import of Petroleum Products
Karachi, June 19, 2023: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has expressed its opposition to the proposed guidelines for the import of petroleum products on a foreign supplier’s account through Customs Bonded Storage Facilities.
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Number of Active Taxpayers in Pakistan Reaches 3.94 Million
Islamabad, June 19, 2023 – Recent data released on Monday highlights a significant increase in the number of active taxpayers in Pakistan, reaching 3.94 million.
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Tax Exemption and Concession Expenditure Reaches 3.36% of GDP: FBR
Islamabad, June 19, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the cost of exemptions and concessions in Pakistan expanded to 3.36 percent of the GDP during the fiscal year 2021-2022.
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Pakistani Rupee Declines Against US Dollar Due to High Demand at Week’s Start
Karachi, June 19, 2023 – Analysts have reported a decrease in the value of the Pakistani Rupee against the US dollar on Monday, driven by heightened demand at the beginning of the week.
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