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FBR Imposes New Taxes: Pakistani Shopkeepers Face Economic Pressure

FBR Imposes New Taxes: Pakistani Shopkeepers Face Economic Pressure

The Pakistani government is implementing stringent measures to boost state revenues and secure another bailout, raising concerns among experts and industrialists about potential public backlash. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plans to impose monthly taxes ranging from Rs100 to Rs10,000 on retailers and small shopkeepers, following a series of tax hikes. The FBR aims … Read more

Special Savings Certificate Rates Update After New Taxes!

Special Savings Certificate Rates Update After New Taxes!

Pakistan’s government has adjusted rates for special savings certificates. Special Savings Certificates are popular among small and medium investors. Investors receive dividends every six months from these certificates. In Islamabad, the government of Pakistan has recently implemented several changes across various services, including fresh taxation adjustments that now affect the rates of Special Savings Certificates. … Read more