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SECP announces relief for corporate sector to dilute coronavirus impact

April 1, 2020June 24, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday announced regulatory relief for corporate sector in order to dilute impact of coronavirus.

FBR appeals taxpayers pay duty, taxes to help government fight against coronavirus

March 31, 2020June 19, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a call to taxpayers, urging them to pay their duties and taxes promptly to support the government’s efforts in combating the coronavirus pandemic. This appeal, made in a statement on Tuesday, emphasizes the crucial role of tax revenue in bolstering the country’s resources during these challenging times.

Philip Morris suspends operations

March 31, 2020December 10, 2021Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited, a tobacco manufacturing company, has announced to suspend operations for indefinite period due to spread of coronavirus. In a letter to Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, the company said in compliance with directives of provincial governments to contain the spread of COVID-19 it has been decided to temporarily suspend […]

PM Corona Relief Fund set up; source of money not to be asked

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday set up a fund to generate money for helping people affected by coronavirus lockdown. The fund has been set up at National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) at Karachi. The prime minister in his address to the nation said that authorities would not ask source of the money donated […]

FBR seeks exemption for its officials during coronavirus lockdown

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday sought exemption for its officials during lockdown to prevent spread of coronavirus pandemic. In a circular the FBR said that in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal and provincial governments had introduced various measures to contain the spread of the virus, which included lockdowns across the […]

Commissioner (Appeals) barred from issuing adverse orders

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has barred commissioner appeals from issuing any adverse order against taxpayers, who failed to appear due to lockdown for prevention of coronavirus. The PRA in an office order dated March 25, 2020 said that in view of the prevailing circumstances in the wake of coronavirus spread, no adverse orders may […]