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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PSX Anticipates 100K Milestone Celebration Next Week
Karachi, November 23, 2024 – The investors of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) anticipate that the benchmark KSE-100 index likely to cross 100K points next week due to improved economic indicators.
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False Tax Statements Could Lead to Two Years in Jail: FBR
Karachi, November 22, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a strong warning that making false statements in tax filings could lead to severe legal consequences, including up to two years in prison. This reminder is based on the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, specifically Section 195.
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SBP Revises Shariah Governance Framework for Islamic Banks
Karachi, November 22, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the Shariah Governance Framework for Islamic Banking Institutions to align it with international best practices.
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DFML Defaults Over Rs 1 Billion in Repayments: Auditor’s Report
Karachi, November 22, 2024 – An independent auditor’s report prepared by Feroz Sharif Tariq & Co. has revealed that Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) has defaulted on the repayment of long-term loans from financial institutions amounting to Rs 1.097 billion. Additionally, short-term financing facilities totaling Rs 4.096 billion have expired and have not been renewed by banks.
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