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Pakistan Government Targets Rs450 Billion in Tax Collections Through Digital Enforcement Measures

The Government of Pakistan has initiated an aggressive plan to collect Rs450 billion in taxes through digital enforcement measures to meet this fiscal year’s ambitious Rs12.97 trillion tax target. This plan comes in response to challenges faced in tax collection, including a shortfall in the first quarter and concerns about a weak global economy. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) …

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IMF Bailout at Risk: Pakistan Must Secure $2 Billion in Financing to Avoid Delay

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) could delay the new $7 billion bailout if Pakistan fails to secure a $2 billion financing gap from commercial lenders by the end of the current week.Pakistan must submit a signed Letter of Intent (LoI) to the IMF Executive Board for approval of the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) while committing to comply with all …

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Payoneer Increases Fees for Pakistani Users: What Freelancers Need to Know

Payoneer Raises Fees for Pakistani Users: A Setback for Freelancers In a significant move, Payoneer, a widely used online money transfer platform, has increased its transaction fees for users in Pakistan. This decision has raised concerns, particularly among freelancers who rely on Payoneer for receiving payments from international clients. As of October 20, 2024, Payoneer will be charging a 3% …

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