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  • SBP Unveils 3rd Edition of National Financial Inclusion Strategy

    SBP Unveils 3rd Edition of National Financial Inclusion Strategy

    Karachi, January 12, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the third edition of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2024-28, designed to further accelerate financial inclusion and economic empowerment across the country.

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  • Government to Make Shopping Difficult for Non-Filers: FBR Chief

    Government to Make Shopping Difficult for Non-Filers: FBR Chief

    Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at making shopping more challenging for individuals who fail to file their tax returns.

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  • TPL Admits Failure in Providing Satellite Services: FBR

    TPL Admits Failure in Providing Satellite Services: FBR

    Karachi, January 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disclosed that TPL, the company licensed for tracking and monitoring transit cargo, has acknowledged the failure of its satellite services.

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  • FBR Enhances Tax System with Telecom Data Integration

    FBR Enhances Tax System with Telecom Data Integration

    Karachi, January 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully acquired detailed customer data for both pre-paid and post-paid telecom subscribers from all major telecom companies for the fiscal year 2023-24. This significant move is part of FBR’s ongoing effort to integrate third-party databases to enhance data accuracy and improve tax compliance across various sectors.

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  • PM Shehbaz Orders Swift Resolution of FBR Legal Cases

    PM Shehbaz Orders Swift Resolution of FBR Legal Cases

    Islamabad, January 10, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a meeting held on Friday, emphasized the need for urgent measures to expedite the resolution of legal cases related to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and its revenue collection efforts. He directed relevant authorities to recruit highly skilled professionals for the appellate tribunals, aiming to clear the backlog of pending cases swiftly.

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  • Pakistan Receives $17.85 Billion from Expatriates in 1HFY25

    Pakistan Receives $17.85 Billion from Expatriates in 1HFY25

    Karachi, January 10, 2025 – Pakistan recorded an impressive $17.85 billion in remittances from its expatriates during the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2024-25, showcasing a robust 38% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to $13.44 billion received during the same period last fiscal year.

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  • FBR Ends Substandard Cargo Tracking, Initiates New Process

    FBR Ends Substandard Cargo Tracking, Initiates New Process

    Karachi, January 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exposed significant failures in a company’s ability to monitor and track transit cargo destined for Afghanistan, leading to the termination of its license. In a detailed statement, the FBR addressed concerns raised by recent media reports, clarifying the rationale behind its actions and highlighting measures taken to ensure effective cargo monitoring during the interim period.

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  • PSX Suffers 1,510-Point Drop Amid Absence of Tax Relief

    PSX Suffers 1,510-Point Drop Amid Absence of Tax Relief

    Karachi, January 9, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a steep decline on Thursday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by 1,510 points. The market closed at 112,688 points, down from the previous day’s closing of 114,148 points. This significant drop came after the government announced its decision not to provide any tax relief under the newly introduced Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

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  • Pakistan Announces Timelines for Federal Budget 2025-26

    Pakistan Announces Timelines for Federal Budget 2025-26

    Islamabad, January 9, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan has officially announced the timelines for presenting the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The Finance Division has issued a detailed budget circular outlining the roadmap for preparing and approving the upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be presented in the first week of June 2025.

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  • Karachi Shares 46% of FBR Total Revenue Collection in FY24

    Karachi Shares 46% of FBR Total Revenue Collection in FY24

    Karachi, January 8, 2025 – Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial and financial powerhouse, has once again proven its pivotal role in the national economy, contributing a significant 46% to the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) total revenue collection in the fiscal year 2023-24.

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