Islamabad, February 21, 2025 – Pakistan’s tax collection from property transactions has surged to Rs 130 billion during the first seven months (July–January) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to sources within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Foreign Banks Withdraw $165 Million from Pakistan
Karachi, February 21, 2025 – Foreign banks operating in Pakistan have repatriated a substantial amount of $165 million in profits and dividends during the first seven months (July–January) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to a report released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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ECC Approves Tax Exemption for ICC Champions Trophy Income
Islamabad, February 20, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, in a meeting on Friday, granted approval for a tax exemption on the income generated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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FBR Misses Deadline for Notifying 2025 Income Tax Return Forms
Karachi, February 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to meet the deadline for notifying the finalized FBR return forms for income tax year 2025, raising concerns among taxpayers and experts regarding compliance and regulatory adherence.
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Aurangzeb Urges Taxation of Free-Riders to Stabilize Economy
Islamabad, February 20, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the urgent need to bring the undocumented economy into the tax net, warning that Pakistan can no longer afford to sustain “free riders” who evade taxation.
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FBR Issues New Directives After Faulty Assessment Orders
Karachi, February 19, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expressed serious concerns regarding the incompetence of Inland Revenue (IR) officers in issuing flawed assessment orders, which have led to an increase in frivolous litigation.
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Pakistan Gold Prices Hit All-time High of Rs 308,000 per Tola
Karachi, February 19, 2025 – Gold prices in Pakistan soared to an all-time high of Rs 308,000 per tola on Wednesday, driven by a sharp rally in the international bullion markets.
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High Salary Tax Rates Fuel Brain Drain: PBC
Karachi, February 18, 2025 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has raised concerns over the high tax rates on salaried individuals, warning that these excessive rates are driving skilled professionals to seek opportunities abroad, resulting in a significant brain drain.
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Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan Surges 56% in 7MFY25
Karachi, February 18, 2025 – The net inflow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Pakistan surged by over 56% during the first seven months (July – January) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.
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Pakistan Records $682 Million Current Account Surplus in 7MFY25
Karachi, February 18, 2025 – Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $682 million during the first seven months of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July–January), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.
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