The rates of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Withholding Tax on immovable properties would be rationalized in the upcoming budget (2025-26) to facilitate buyers and sellers of real estate sector from July 1 2025, sources told daily Business Recorder. The rates of withholding tax would be reduced on the import of raw materials/inputs in federal budget (2025-26). The rates of withholding taxes would also...
The inauguration of the New Gwadar International Airport, scheduled for September 2023, has been pushed to June 2024. https://twitter.com/iAdnanAamir/status/1705911931217850635 Reports indicate that the delay stems from the late arrival of airport equipment and technology from China to Pakistan, with these goods expected to reach Gwadar by sea later this month. Situated 26 kilometers northeast of...
The govt of Pakistan is considering giving 3-6 months extension in Prime Minister Imran Khan’s tax amnesty scheme for the construction sector. The scheme is going to expire on tomorrow. According to State Bank of Pakistan, on the back of the government housing package, strong construction momentum drove up cement sales to record levels in Q1 FY21. The deliberations to extend the scheme have...
Pakistani ambassador to Germany, Dr Mohammad Faisal, said on Tuesday he had met Dieter Mettke from the multinational IKEA conglomerate who was en route to Pakistan to start IKEA operations there. “Met Dieter Mettke @IKEA_Deutchland. He is going to #Pakistan to be Incharge of #ikea operations,” Ambassador Faisal said on Twitter. “We look forward to #ikea opening up stores in major cities of...
Pakistan Government has finalized and approved the 'Gwadar Smart City Master Plan' under CPEC plans. The master plan has been prepared by the Chinese state-owned company China Communications Construction Company along with Pakistan’s Minister of Planning and Development, and Gwadar Development Authority. According to reports, Gwadar’s economic output is expected to exceed $30 billion, while...
A smart city is an urban area that uses multiple latest available options of efficient & fast network system, apart from other modern facilities like education, health & sports facilities, modern security system, as well as their own water & sewage treatment plants. The Smart City housing concept integrates various systems with the help of latest concepts of “Information &...
The government of Pakistan has reduced interest rate by 90% for low-cost houses, while the banks are providing loans on 5% mark-up for 5 marla houses and 7% for 10 marla houses. For this purpose, the loans are being provided by various banks which have also established special desks named “Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar” to facilitate the customers for availing loans and providing information regarding...
The Prime Minister’s incentive scheme for builders & developers of Pakistan is now picking-up showing signs of success and a great amount of interest by the construction industry. According to the released information by the Federal Board of Revenue, till 19th October 2020, a total of 127 projects have been registered with a total projected cost of Rs. 63 billion. In addition, a total of 108...
Builders and developers can save around six times on taxes if they register under the Prime Minister Imran Khan's construction package as it has a fixed regime. “This saving on tax will add up to whatever profit you make,” explained the FBR’s Abdul Hafeez while addressing them at a seminar on the ‘PM’s Package on Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme’ at the Association of Builders and Developers...
The construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and special economic zones is a catalyst for Pakistan’s industrialization. CPEC is promoting the transfer of China’s manufacturing industry to Pakistan and pushing Pakistan’s development onto a fast track. So far, remarkable success has been achieved in the CPEC development. The construction of corridor projects is progressing well. In the...
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