A day after experiencing one of its worst single-day losses, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded strongly on Wednesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index of PSX surged by over 3,500 points during midday trading, registering an impressive 3.75% recovery and signaling renewed investor confidence.
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Foreign Investors Withdraw $807 Million from Pakistan in 4MFY25
Karachi, November 26, 2024 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan repatriated over $807 million under the head of profit and dividends during the first four months (July–October) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to official data released on Tuesday.
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PSX Records Largest Single-Day Decline Amid Political Crisis
Karachi, November 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed its largest single-day drop on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plummeting by 3,506 points, or 3.57%, due to the escalating political crisis in the country.
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FBR Struggles as Political Protests Undermine Revenue Goals
Islamabad, November 26, 2024 – Political instability is posing significant challenges for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in achieving its tax collection target for November 2024, according to sources within the department.
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Advance Tax on Motor Vehicles in Pakistan for TY 2024-25
Advance tax on motor vehicles is levied under Section 231B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, as amended by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the tax year 2024-25.
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FBR Asks Banks to Collect 0.6% Tax on Non-ATL Cash Withdrawal
Karachi, November 25, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has mandated banks to deduct 0.6% advance tax on cash withdrawals exceeding PKR 50,000 in a single day from individuals not listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).
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SBP Restricts Banks from Facilitating Crypto Transactions
Karachi, November 24, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued an advisory urging the general public to refrain from engaging in cryptocurrencies, emphasizing that these virtual currencies are not recognized as legal tender in Pakistan.
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Tax Officials Empowered to Arrest for Income Concealment
Karachi, November 24, 2024 – The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, grants tax officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) the authority to arrest individuals accused of concealing income. Section 203B of the updated ordinance outlines the specific powers and procedures tax officials must follow in such cases.
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PHC Rules Against Pay Order Requirement for Tax Exemption
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that the requirement of a pay order for the clearance of tax-exempt consignments undermines the exemption regime granted to certain businesses.
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Salaried Persons’ Bank Deposits Reach Record Rs 4.47 Trillion
Karachi, November 23, 2024 – Bank deposits held by salaried persons reached an unprecedented Rs 4.47 trillion at the end of October 2024, reflecting a significant 25% year-on-year increase from Rs 3.58 trillion in October 2023, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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