Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially transferred several senior officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) to the newly established Strategic Tariff and Revenue Analysis Wing (STRAW) as part of its restructuring efforts.
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Unresolved System Errors Stall Sales Tax Return Process
Karachi, March 27, 2025 – Taxpayers across Pakistan continue to face difficulties in filing their sales tax returns as persistent technical glitches on the IRIS portal of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) remain unresolved, despite an extended deadline.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop by $465 Million: SBP
Karachi, March 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s net foreign exchange reserves have dropped by $465 million within a week, as per the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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Gold Prices in Pakistan Reach Record High of Rs 321,000 per Tola
Karachi, March 27, 2025 – The gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Thursday, reaching Rs 321,000 per tola amid a sharp rally in the international bullion markets.
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PM Shehbaz Restores Tax Rebates for Teachers and Researchers
Islamabad, March 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reinstated tax rebates for teachers and researchers by approving amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Nestlé Pakistan Attributes CY24 Revenue Decline to Higher GST
Karachi, March 26, 2025 – Nestlé Pakistan has attributed its revenue decline for the calendar year 2024 to the higher rate of General Sales Tax (GST). The company cited the increased tax burden as a key factor impacting its financial performance.
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IMF Approves Pakistan’s EFF, RSF for Stability Boost
Washington, March 25, 2025 – Pakistan has successfully reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the first review of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a new arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
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Finance Ministry Foresees Inflationary Pressures in Coming Months
Islamabad, March 25, 2025 – The finance ministry has projected an increase in inflation over the coming months, attributing it to persistently high core inflation and rising costs in key sectors such as food and energy.
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FBR Establishes STRAW, Transfers 11 BS-21 IRS Officers
Islamabad, March 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the establishment of the Strategic Tariff and Revenue Analysis Wing (STRAW) and has subsequently transferred 11 senior Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers in BS-21 to this newly created division.
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FBR Issues Methodology for Settlement of Classification Disputes
Karachi, March 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a revised methodology to streamline the resolution of classification disputes in the customs domain.
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