The government on Monday declined to publicly disclose the exact revenue impact of tax relief measures proposed in the Finance… Read More
Telcos Welcome New Budget But Ask Govt to Cut Mobile Taxes
The Telecom Operators’ Association (TOA) has welcomed several digital-economy measures announced in the Federal Budget 2026-27 but has urged the… Read More
Finance Minister Says Pakistan’s Economy in ‘Recovery Mode’
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s economy is firmly in recovery mode, with growth expected to accelerate and inflation… Read More
Govt Wants Higher Mobile Levy Collections as PTA Revenue Targets Climb
The federal government has projected higher receipts from the Mobile Handset Levy in the Budget 2026-27, setting a target of… Read More
Govt Sets Aside Rs. 16.29 Billion for IT Parks, AI and Startups in PSDP
The government has proposed an allocation of Rs. 16.29 billion for ongoing projects of the Information Technology and Telecommunication Division… Read More
Govt Imposes 5% Tax on Anyone Earning from Social Media
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has approved a proposal to impose a 5 percent withholding tax on… Read More
IT and Telecom Ministry Budget Increased by 15.8% to Rs. 22 .50 Billion
The federal government has proposed increasing the budget of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication by 15.8 percent for… Read More
Major Tax Break Approved for Pakistanis With Foreign Properties
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has approved a budget proposal to abolish the Capital Value Tax (CVT)… Read More
FBR to Get New Powers to Recheck Business Records
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has approved a proposal empowering the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to… Read More
Pakistan Stock Brokers See Budget 2026-27 as a Big Win for Investors
The Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA) has welcomed the Federal Budget 2026-27, describing it as a balanced, growth oriented, and… Read More
Senate Body Rejects Exclusive Aircraft Tax Break for PIA
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Sunday opposed a proposal to grant sales tax exemption on the import of… Read More
Govt Warns of Oil Shock, Debt and Climate Risks to Budget 2026-27
The federal government has warned that rising global oil prices, slower economic growth, weaker revenue collection, higher debt servicing costs,… Read More
