Karachi, July 18, 2023 – International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that Pakistan faces complex and multifaceted economic challenges, with risks that are exceptionally high.
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Foreign Direct Investment Plunges by 25% in Pakistan During FY23
Karachi, July 18, 2023 – Pakistan has experienced a significant decline of 25% in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the fiscal year 2022-23, as revealed by data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.
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Rupee Witnesses Significant Devaluation Against US Dollar, Plummeting to PKR 283.04
Karachi, July 18, 2023 – In a notable turn of events, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) experienced a significant devaluation against the US dollar, reaching a new low of PKR 283.04 in the interbank foreign exchange market on Tuesday.
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Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Narrows Sharply by 85% to $2.56 Billion
Karachi, July 18, 2023 – Pakistan has made significant progress in reducing its current account deficit, which stood at $2.56 billion for the fiscal year 2022-23. This represents a substantial 85% decrease compared to the previous fiscal year.
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Sales Tax in Pakistan: A Definition for Clarity in Consumption Tax
Karachi, July 18, 2023 – The concept of sales tax has been formally defined under the prevailing tax laws in Pakistan, aiming to bring clarity and precision to the imposition of consumption tax.
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Pakistan’s Salaried Class Witnesses Surge in Bank Deposits, Totaling Rs3.45 Trillion
Karachi, July 17, 2023 – Pakistan’s salaried class has shown remarkable financial prudence, depositing a staggering Rs3.45 trillion in banks by the end of June 2023. This surge in deposits is primarily attributed to the country’s highest rate of return on investments.
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Pakistan ATL Surges to 4.15 Million Following Cash Withdrawal Conditions Implementation
Islamabad, July 17, 2023 – The Pakistan Active Taxpayers List (ATL) has experienced a substantial growth, reaching a record high of 4.15 million individuals, after the introduction of cash withdrawal conditions on July 1, 2023. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recently released an updated ATL for the tax year 2022, based on returns filed until July 16, 2023.
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High-level transfers rattle Pakistan Customs; FBR issues notification on Sunday
Islamabad, July 16, 2023 – High-level transfers have sent shockwaves through Pakistan Customs as the organization grapples with recent reports of bribery and corruption.
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Pakistan Delivers a Pleasant Surprise: Petroleum Prices Reduced from July 16
Islamabad, July 15, 2023 – In a surprising move, the government of Pakistan announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices, effective from July 16, 2023.
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FBR Bars Section 7E Defaulters from Selling Properties
Karachi, July 15, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken decisive action against individuals who default on tax liability under Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, by prohibiting them from selling immovable properties.
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