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Tax shortfall: Govt faces likely deficit of up to Rs90bn in December

Tax shortfall: Govt faces likely deficit of up to Rs90bn in December

A labourer bends over as he carries packs of textile fabric on his back to deliver to a nearby shop in a market in Karachi on June 24, 2022. — Reuters FBR expecting Rs70bn in taxes from banking sector by Dec 31. It is supposed to collect Rs6,009bn till end of ongoing month. Tax authority faces shortfall of Rs340bn in first five …

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‘Attempted murder case’ to be lodged over celebratory firing on New Year

‘Attempted murder case’ to be lodged over celebratory firing on New Year

A policeman stands guard outside Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi on May 9, 2024. — Online KARACHI: The Karachi Police have warned the citizens against using firearms for celebratory firing on the eve of New Year, saying a case of attempted murder would be lodged against the order’s violators. Police said announcements were being made through various mosques in the megalopolis, apprising …

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