Karachi, October 3, 2023 – In a bid to bolster customs security and ensure compliance with customs procedures, Pakistan has introduced a new system of bank guarantees for Afghan transit trade goods.
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Pakistan Slaps 10% Processing Fee on Afghan Transit Goods to Curb Smuggling
Karachi, October 3, 2023 – In a bid to curb the rampant smuggling of goods, Pakistan has introduced a 10 percent processing fee for the clearance of Afghan transit trade goods passing through its territory.
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Return Filing Glitches Annoy Non-Resident Pakistanis
Karachi, September 27, 2023 – Non-resident Pakistanis are encountering significant challenges as they attempt to file their income tax returns for the tax year 2023, primarily due to persistent glitches in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online portal.
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FBR Directs Tax Offices to Ensure September Collection by 28th Due to Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Islamabad, September 21, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has issued a directive to all tax offices, including Large Taxpayers Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayers Office (MTO), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs), and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs), to ensure the collection of taxes for September 2023 by the 28th of the month. This move is in consideration of the celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, which falls on Friday, September 29, 2023.
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Citizens Risk Losing Electricity Connection for Failing to File Annual Tax Returns
Karachi, September 21, 2023 – Citizens in Pakistan may face disconnection of their electricity connection for failing to file their annual income tax return for the tax year 2023, according to sources within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Major Reshuffle: FBR Announces Key Transfers and Postings of Senior Customs Officers
Islamabad, September 13, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has undertaken a significant reshuffle of senior Customs officers, with immediate effect, in a move aimed at optimizing the management of customs affairs in the country.
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IRIS 2.0 Disables Taxpayers from Responding to Audit and Assessment Notices
Karachi, September 11, 2023 – A critical flaw within the digital tax infrastructure of IRIS 2.0 has come to light, causing a predicament for taxpayers who find themselves unable to effectively engage with audit and assessment notices.
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Caretaker Prime Minister Emphasizes Better Coordination for Tax Documentation
Islamabad, September 7, 2023 – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasized the need for enhanced coordination between the federal and provincial authorities in the realm of tax documentation.
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FBR Reshuffles 74 Senior IRS Officers in Major Shake-Up
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has embarked on a significant administrative restructuring, unveiling a comprehensive reshuffle involving 74 senior officers within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS).
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Taxpayers Encounter New Challenges in Return Filing: Karachi Tax Bar
Karachi, September 6, 2023 – Taxpayers in Pakistan are grappling with a range of fresh challenges as they attempt to file their annual income tax returns for the tax year 2023.
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