Karachi, March 6, 2025 – A group of banks in Pakistan is preparing to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the recent Sindh High Court decision regarding the windfall tax imposed on foreign exchange income.
Karachi, January 22, 2025 – Bank Makramah Limited (BML) has initiated legal proceedings to recover Rs 10 billion in non-performing loans (NPLs) from the Omni Group and its affiliated entities.
Karachi, December 29, 2024 – Pakistan’s banks face a pivotal moment as it navigates the fallout from recent tax reforms. Analysts at Arif Habib Limited highlighted on Sunday that while the removal of the Advance to Deposit Ratio (ADR) tax on income from government securities brings relief, it comes at the cost of a higher […]
Karachi, December 28, 2024 – The federal government has abolished the additional income tax on banks with low Asset-to-Deposit Ratios (ADR). This decision, approved by the federal cabinet, will be implemented through the promulgation of an Income Tax Ordinance.
With tax obligations tied to the advance-to-deposit ratio (ADR) on the horizon, banks in Pakistan are under pressure to lower deposits and boost lending as 2024 draws to a close. Analysts estimate that banks need to issue an additional Rs 1.85 trillion in loans or reduce deposits by Rs 3.6 trillion during the final months […]
KARACHI: Banks in Pakistan are scrambling to meet the required 50% gross advance-to-deposit ratio (ADR) by the end of 2024 to avoid hefty tax rates, analysts said on Saturday. Failure to meet the target would trigger an additional 16% tax on investment income, a financial blow that many banks are eager to sidestep.
Karachi, July 30, 2024 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday, emphasized the importance of proper fund allocation for the agriculture sector and the IT industry, especially freelancers.
Karachi, May 2, 2024 – Pakistani listed banks have seen a significant increase in profitability in the first quarter of 2024, with a reported gain of 21 percent year-on-year (YoY), reaching a total of Rs 152 billion.
Karachi, February 25, 2024 – The banking sector in Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable surge, with financial institutions reporting an impressive 83% growth in profit after tax for the calendar year 2023, thanks to the record high interest rates prevailing in the country.
Karachi, November 23, 2023 – Banks in Pakistan likely to seek legal remedies in response to the recent imposition of a tax on windfall income or profit.