Tax experts have raised questions regarding the proposed enhancement of the foreign currency threshold for the money whitening scheme outlined in the Finance Bill of 2023.
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FBR Takes Action Against Sputnik Shoes Outlets in Karachi for Tax Evasion
Karachi, June 16, 2023: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken strict measures against Sputnik Shoes by sealing their outlets in Karachi due to their persistent tax evasion over the years.
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Pakistan’s Petroleum Import Bill Plunges by 22%
Islamabad, June 16, 2023 – The import bill for Pakistan’s petroleum group has experienced a significant decline of 22% due to falling international oil prices and reduced domestic demand.
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Weekly Prices Experience 0.2% Inflation in Pakistan
Islamabad, June 16, 2023 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a 0.2 percent increase in weekly prices of essential items for the week ending on June 15, 2023, compared to the previous week.
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Pakistan Expected to Raise Petrol Prices from July 2023 to Boost Revenue
Pakistan is expected to implement a petrol price hike starting from July 2023, during the fiscal year 2023/2024. The decision stems from the government’s ambitious goal of collecting approximately Rs870 billion in petroleum levies to enhance revenue generation, as outlined in budget documents.
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Highlights of Amendments To Income Tax Introduced Through Finance Bill 2023
Following are the highlights of income tax amendments proposed through Finance Bill, 2023. These highlights are prepared by experts of KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co. Chartered Accountants.
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Private Sector Credit Falls into Negative Zone for the First Time in 10 Years
Karachi: Private sector credit in May 2023 has fallen into the negative zone for the first time in a decade, according to analysts at JS Global Research.
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Pakistan Decides to Keep Petroleum Prices Unchanged for Next 15 Days
Pakistan on Thursday made the decision to maintain the current prices of petroleum products for the next 15 days, effective from June 16 until the end of the month.
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OGDCL Commences Oil and Gas Production from Wali (Bettani) Field in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Karachi, June 15, 2023 – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the successful commencement of oil and gas production from the Wali (Bettani) Field in District Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
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Time is Running Out: Last 15 Days to Redeem Bearer Prize Bonds
Karachi, June 15, 2023 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a reminder to investors holding bearer prize bonds, stating that they have only 15 days left to redeem their bonds.
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