Karachi, February 24, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized that tax policy formulation should not be confined solely to mathematical calculations but must also consider the broader economic value.
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FPCCI Proposes Advance Tax Removal on First Property Purchase
Karachi, February 24, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has put forward a proposal urging the government to eliminate the advance tax levied on the first purchase of property.
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan Sign MOU for Joint Oil Trading Company
Karachi, February 24, 2025 – Pakistan and Azerbaijan have strengthened their energy sector collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday for the establishment of a joint oil trading company.
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KSE-100 Gains 1,529 Points in a Volatile Trading Session
Karachi, February 24, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a turbulent trading session on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging by 1,529 points or 1.36%.
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Deadline Announced for January CGT Payment
Karachi, February 24, 2025 – The deadline for the payment of capital gains tax (CGT) on the disposal of shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has been officially notified, urging all stakeholders to ensure compliance with the set timeline.
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FBR Collects Key Provincial Data to Expand Tax Base
Islamabad, February 23, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected crucial provincial data to broaden the tax base and identify high-net-worth individuals who may not be fully contributing to national revenue.
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Aurangzeb Assures Businesses of Fair Taxation
Islamabad, February 23, 2025 – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fair taxation and essential economic reforms, assuring the business community that their concerns will be addressed transparently.
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Tax Collection from Retailers Surges 98% in 7MFY25
Islamabad, February 22, 2025 – Tax collection from retailers has witnessed an unprecedented increase of 98% during the first seven months (July – January) of the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25, according to sources from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This significant rise highlights the growing tax compliance and enforcement measures implemented in recent months.
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Banks Pay Rs 25 Billion Windfall Tax After Petition Dismissal
Islamabad – Banks have collectively remitted Rs 25 billion in windfall tax to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) following the dismissal of their petition by the Sindh High Court (SHC), official sources disclosed on Friday.
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Weekly Inflation Surges Ahead of Ramadan, Sugar Hits Rs 155/kg
Islamabad, February 21, 2025 – Inflation continues to rise sharply ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, with sugar prices reaching Rs 155.27 per kilogram. The latest figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) show that the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recorded a 0.27% increase for the week ending February 20, 2025, compared to the previous week.
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