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How to Choose an Accountant in Pakistan
A practical guide to choosing the right accountant or accountancy firm in Pakistan — what to check, what to ask, and how to avoid common mistakes.
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Tax, regulatory and professional updates for the accounting community.
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CA, ACCA, ICMA or ITP: Which Type of Accountant Does Your Business Need?
Pakistan has several types of qualified accountants and tax professionals. Here is what each one does and when to choose them.
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NTN Registration in Pakistan: A Simple Guide
What a National Tax Number (NTN) is, who needs one, and how registration with the FBR works through the IRIS portal.
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Filing Your Income Tax Return in Pakistan (FBR IRIS): What to Know
A plain-English overview of filing your annual income tax return with the FBR through IRIS — who must file, what you need, and why it matters.
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Regulation
PAFO Calls for Immediate Publication of Parliamentarians' Tax Data
The Professional Accountants Forum, Pakistan (PAFO) has urged the Finance Ministry and Federal Board of Revenue to immediately publish income tax and wealth directories of parliamentarians for tax years 2020 to 2025.
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Regulation
SECP Clears 98% Adjudication Backlog: What Practitioners Need to Know
The SECP has disposed of 98% of its adjudication caseload, issuing decisions in 573 cases and imposing Rs4.73 billion in penalties. Here's what this means for your compliance practice.
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Regulation
SECP Issues Insurance Tribunals Recommendation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has issued a recommendation on insurance sector dispute resolution mechanisms, relevant to accountants advising on regulatory compliance and governance.
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Regulation
LTBA Reports Tax Return Filing Disruptions
LTBA reports significant disruptions in tax return filing systems, affecting taxpayers' ability to submit returns on time.
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Regulation
PRA's Digital Central Monitoring Cell: What Service-Sector Accountants Need to Know
The Punjab Revenue Authority's new Digital Central Monitoring Cell will reshape compliance expectations for accountants advising service-sector clients. Here's what practitioners need to know.
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