Tag Archives: Federal Board of Revenue

Misuse of Export Facilitation Scheme and Alleged Money Laundering in Scrap Import Sector

Overview Recent revelations indicate significant misuse of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) and possible involvement in money laundering by scrap importers, particularly those dealing with compressor and motor scrap. The Brass Manufacturing Association (BMA) has raised concerns and proposed the cancellation of the scheme due to these abuses. Key Allegations Misuse of Scheme: Importers of compressor and motor scrap are …

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Finance Ministry Projects Fiscal Deficit and Economic Outlook

Fiscal Deficit Forecast The finance ministry has projected a substantial increase in Pakistan’s fiscal deficit, estimating it could reach Rs9.655 trillion in the upcoming fiscal year. This projection reflects ongoing concerns about managing public finances amid rising debt obligations. Economic Growth and Inflation Despite the deficit projection, the finance ministry anticipates economic growth to rise by 4.8% during the fiscal …

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Tractor Industry Faces Shutdown Amid GST Refund Crisis

The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has raised alarms about a potential complete shutdown of the tractor industry, attributing the crisis to prolonged delays in releasing General Sales Tax (GST) refunds by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the recent implementation of a new GST regime under Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) 563. Paapam has expressed …

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FBR's Finance Act 2023: New Super Tax Slabs for Banks and Businesses

Introduction: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recently announced important amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 through Finance Act 2023, which includes significant changes to the Super Tax structure. These changes aim to broaden the scope of the Super Tax and make it a more progressive and comprehensive tax measure. New Super Tax Slabs for Banks and Businesses: …

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