The meeting of the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) is scheduled to be held on Monday, 1 June 2026 in… Read More
IMF Wants Pakistan to Increase GST in Budget
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed a huge increase in the standard General Sales Tax (GST) rate by 100… Read More
Tax Relief And Burden Both Possible for Freelancers, Salaried Class in FY27 Budget
The federal government is currently considering major tax adjustments for salaried employees of IT exporter companies and freelancers as part… Read More
Punjab Development Budget Likely to Be Rs. 1.45 Trillion
The Punjab government has prepared the second draft of its budget proposals for FY2026-27, with the province’s development budget expected… Read More
Next Budget May Allow Unlimited Dollar Transfers Into Pakistan Without FBR Checks
The federal government is reviewing a proposal that could allow individuals to bring unlimited foreign currency into Pakistan through formal… Read More
Rs. 17.1 Trillion Budget to Be Unveiled Next Week: What We Know So Far
The federal government has summoned budget sessions of both the National Assembly and Senate on June 5, when the federal… Read More
Govt Eyes Removing Import Tax on Life-Saving Medicines
The federal government is evaluating major policies aimed at easing healthcare costs and accelerating digital payments across the country. Authorities… Read More
New Budget Could See Higher Solar Taxes so Citizens Don’t Leave Expensive Grid
The federal government is considering a major increase in General Sales Tax (GST) on solar panels in the upcoming Budget… Read More
Govt Expected to Avoid Increasing Cigarette Taxes in Budget to Curb Smuggling
The federal government is unlikely to increase the Federal Excise Duty (Federal Excise Duty) on cigarettes and tobacco products in… Read More
Govt Under IMF Pressure to Increase Tax on Farmers’ Income Starting July
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set a target for Pakistan to expand its tax base by increasing taxation on… Read More
Least Possible Burden Planned for Public in Next Budget: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the federal government is trying to ensure the upcoming budget places the minimum… Read More
PTA Relief on $500+ Mobile Phones Not Likely This Year, Tax Rate to Stay At 25%
A proposal to reduce Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) mobile phone tax rates from 25 percent to 18 percent is unlikely… Read More
