In a sweeping overhaul, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday announced the transfer and reassignment of 140 Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers across several critical roles. The large-scale reshuffle includes officers in grades BS-17 through BS-20 and is viewed as a strategic move aimed at bolstering revenue generation and addressing the department’s ongoing fiscal challenges.
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PM Shehbaz Announces Lower Electricity Tariff for Winter Season
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has introduced a three-month electricity relief package aimed at providing significant savings for consumers during the winter months.
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KSE-100 Index Hits Record High of 93,292 Points in Ongoing Rally
Karachi, November 8, 2024 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish streak on Friday, with the KSE-100 Index reaching an unprecedented peak of 93,292 points. This fresh high reflects an impressive rally as investor optimism mounts, fueled by macroeconomic stability and enhanced investor confidence in equity markets.
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Pakistan Outclass Australia to Level ODI Series
Pakistan showcased a masterclass in both bowling and batting to secure a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Australia in the second One-Day International (ODI), leveling the three-match series.
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IR Officers Scrutinize Importers for Gaps in Declarations
Karachi, November 8, 2024 – Officers from the Inland Revenue (IR) department have begun closely examining importers for discrepancies between the declared values at the Customs stage and the amount of duties and taxes paid.
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Remittances into Pakistan Surge 35% during 4MFY25
Karachi, November 8, 2024 – Workers’ remittances into Pakistan have shown a notable 35% growth year-on-year (YoY) in the first four months (July-October) of fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday.
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IMF Delegation to Visit Pakistan for EFF Performance Review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will dispatch a mission to Islamabad from November 11 to 15 to address Pakistan’s fiscal challenges and explore potential corrective measures, including a possible mini-budget.
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Pakistan on Path to Economic Stability, Says Aurangzeb
The economic trajectory of Pakistan is firmly on course for stabilization, attributed to the government’s prudent policies, asserted Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Addressing the 8th edition of the Future Summit in Karachi, the Finance Minister highlighted several indicators pointing toward an economic upturn, including a narrowed current account deficit, robust remittance inflows, a fortified rupee, and a recent policy rate cut.
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Pakistan Plans to Impose Fossil Fuel Surcharges Under IMF Deal
Karachi, November 5, 2024 – In a bid to bolster its tax-to-GDP ratio, Pakistan is set to introduce surcharges on fossil fuels as part of an aggressive revenue collection strategy outlined in the latest annual report by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), released on Tuesday. This initiative is in response to commitments made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a new financial arrangement aimed at stabilizing the country’s economy.
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FBR Struggles to Raise Tax-to-GDP Ratio Amid Revenue Surge
Karachi, November 5, 2024 – Despite substantial increases in revenue collection, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has struggled to elevate the tax-to-GDP ratio, a critical indicator of fiscal health, over the past decade.
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