Karachi: Pakistan has witnessed a significant 31.3% surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first five months (July–November) of the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting growing investor confidence in the country’s economic prospects.
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Pakistan Posts $944 Million Current Account Surplus in 5MFY25
Karachi, December 17, 2024 – Pakistan has reported a significant current account surplus of $944 million for the first five months (July to November) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to balance of payment data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.
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FBR Integrates FMCG Sector with Digital Invoicing System
Islamabad, December 17, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step toward enhancing transparency and compliance by integrating the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector with its digital invoicing system. This initiative aims to streamline tax collection and improve documentation within the sector.
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SBP Warns of Inflation Risks from Potential Tax Measures
Karachi, December 17, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expressed concerns over potential risks to the inflation outlook, particularly due to the possibility of additional tax measures. During a briefing following the latest decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), analysts at Insight Securities (Pvt) Ltd noted that the SBP Governor indicated a more optimistic outlook for FY25.
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Aurangzeb Lauds Formal Sector for Bearing Tax Burden
Islamabad, December 16, 2024 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has commended the formal sector for shouldering the brunt of front-loaded tax measures introduced under the government’s economic stabilization program.
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SBP Slashes Benchmark Policy Rate by 200 Basis Points to 13%
Karachi, December 16, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a significant cut of 200 basis points in its benchmark policy rate, bringing it down from 15% to 13%.
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LTO Karachi Hits Record Rs 1.11 Trillion Milestone in 5MFY25
Karachi, December 16, 2024 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi achieved a groundbreaking milestone, collecting a record Rs 1.11 trillion in the first five months of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July–November). This marks a remarkable 20% growth compared to the Rs 924 billion collected during the same period in the previous fiscal year.
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PSX Surpasses 116,000 Points Amid Hopes of Major Rate Cut
Karachi, December 16, 2024 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic surge during intraday trading on Monday, crossing the 116,000-point mark at 12:00 PM. The benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed to 116,104 points, gaining 1,802 points from Friday’s close of 114,302, fueled by anticipation of a major policy rate cut.
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Pakistan Revises Petroleum Prices for Final Fortnight of 2024
Islamabad, December 16, 2024 – Pakistan has announced a revision in petroleum prices for the final fortnight of the year 2024. According to a statement issued by the Finance Division, the price of petroleum-based petrol will remain unchanged at Rs252.10 per litre for the next two weeks. However, the government has reduced the prices of high-speed diesel (HSD), kerosene, and light diesel oil (LDO), providing some relief to consumers.
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FBR Imposes 24% Tax on Brokerage Commission for Non-ATL
Karachi, December 15, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant tax policy revision, imposing a 24% advance income tax on brokerage commissions earned by individuals not included in the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2025. This move aims to ensure compliance and widen the tax net.
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