Karachi, February 11, 2025 – A massive increase of 85% was recorded in car buying during the month of January 2025, driven by fears of impending restrictions on non-filers of income tax returns.
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FBR Revises Karachi Property Valuation, Introduces New Criteria
Islamabad, February 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the property valuation rates for Karachi, introducing a revised structure to ensure greater transparency in real estate assessments.
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SHC Reinstates Licenses of Suspended Customs Agents
Karachi, February 11, 2025 – The Sindh High Court (SHC) has overturned the suspension of multiple customs agents whose licenses had been revoked by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over alleged manipulation of the faceless customs assessment system.
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Pakistan’s Car Sales Skyrocket by 73% MoM in January 2025
Karachi, February 11, 2025 – Pakistan’s car sales witnessed an impressive surge of 73% on a Month-on-Month (MoM) basis in January 2025, driven largely by the New Year effect, which traditionally sees a spike in automobile purchases.
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FBR Updates Valuation Criteria for Sales Tax on Used Vehicles
Karachi, February 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the valuation method for used vehicles concerning the calculation of sales tax.
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KSE-100 Surges 1,055 Points Amid Reports of Tax Package Delay
Karachi, February 10, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a remarkable surge of 1,055 points on Monday, fueled by renewed investor confidence following reports that the government might postpone the introduction of a tax package for the real estate sector.
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Gold Prices Surge to Fresh High of Rs 303K per Tola in Pakistan
Karachi, February 10, 2025 – Gold prices in Pakistan soared to an all-time high on Monday, reaching Rs 303,000 per Tola. The sharp increase follows a record-breaking trend in international markets, driven by economic uncertainties and global geopolitical tensions.
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FBR Reports Record 6.26M Active Taxpayers Ahead of Restrictions
Islamabad, February 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a record-breaking 6.26 million active taxpayers ahead of the implementation of stringent measures aimed at curbing tax evasion.
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Government Pays Massive Rs 5.14 Trillion as Mark-Up in 1HFY25
Karachi, February 10, 2025 – The government of Pakistan has disbursed a staggering Rs 5.14 trillion as mark-up on loans acquired from both local and international financial institutions during the first half (July-December) of the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25.
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Tax Package for Real Estate Unlikely Before Budget 2025-26
Islamabad, February 9, 2025 – The government is unlikely to introduce any tax package for the real estate sector before the presentation of the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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