The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has prepared a new simplified tax scheme for small traders and shopkeepers, which is… Read More
Govt to Increase Defense Budget
Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said that increasing Pakistan’s defense budget is unavoidable given the prevailing regional and national… Read More
EVs, Solar Panels, Laptops, Cattle Feed to Get More Expensive Next Week
Several products currently enjoying reduced General Sales Tax (GST) rates could face higher taxation in the upcoming FY2026-27 budget as… Read More
Govt to Consult Other Political Parties on Plan to Exclude Customs Duty from NFC
The federal government is expected to discuss with other political parties key legislative and fiscal measures ahead of the upcoming… Read More
Pakistan Can Earn Extra Rs. 10 Trillion by Digitally Transforming These 3 Sectors
Pakistan could generate up to Rs. 9.7 trillion (around $34.9 billion) in economic value by 2030 through large-scale digital transformation,… Read More
Govt to Add 24 New Projects to Budget 2026-27
The federal government has decided to include 24 new development projects in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27, with proposed… Read More
600 Local Companies May Get Govt-Backed AI Funding in Upcoming Budget
A policy blueprint submitted ahead of the federal budget proposes a Rs. 3 billion National AI Adoption Fund that would… Read More
Gulf AI Market Contributes Just 1% to Pakistan’s Total IT Exports: Report
Pakistan’s IT exports are growing rapidly, but the country remains largely absent from the lucrative global artificial intelligence consulting industry.… Read More
Govt to Stop Funding Most Provincial Development Projects
The federal government has decided to gradually phase out provincial development projects from the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP), a… Read More
Govt Moves to Cut Property Taxes Despite IMF Objections
The federal government is considering major reductions in taxes on property purchases and sales as part of the FY2026-27 budget,… Read More
Why Is the Budget 2026-27 Delayed?
The federal government’s budget for FY2026-27 is likely to be presented in parliament on June 10 or 12 after a… Read More
Here’s What AI Thinks Minimum Wage Should Be in Pakistan
As Pakistan prepares for the FY2026-27 federal budget, debate once again is growing around the country’s minimum wage and whether… Read More
