With just weeks left before the budget presentation, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its enforcement and collection… Read More
Govt to End Sales Tax Exemption in Ex-FATA/PATA Region to Earn Extra Rs. 45 Billion
The federal government will withdraw the 18 percent sales tax exemption on goods manufactured in the former tribal areas starting… Read More
IMF Rejects Several Budget Targets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised objections to several of the government’s budget targets, including those set under the… Read More
Bad News: Only Higher Tax Rates Behind Pakistan’s Revenue Growth This Year
Pakistan’s total fiscal revenue has nearly doubled over the last two years, surging from Rs. 9.6 trillion to almost Rs.… Read More
Govt Plans Rs. 600 Billion New Taxes on Freelancers, YouTubers, Pensioners in FY26 Budget
The federal government is planning new tax measures worth up to Rs. 600 billion in the 2025 26 budget on… Read More
IMF Budget Talks End Today, Relief for Salaried Class Tied to Govt Expenditure Cuts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is set to conclude its current round of discussions on the 2025-26 federal budget… Read More
Govt Eyes Rs. 150 Billion More Taxes on Biscuits, Cakes, Chips in FY26 Budget
The federal government is finalizing a plan to impose Federal Excise Duty (FED) and additional sales tax on a range… Read More
Govt to Slap 18% Sales Tax on Exporters
Exporters will face 18% sales tax on imported raw materials in the upcoming budget, aligning them with local raw materials… Read More
PM Shehbaz Orders Shutdown of Dead Ministry Departments in Upcoming Budget
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all ministries to identify useless government departments for closure in the upcoming budget. He… Read More
Senator Asks Govt to Triple Armed Forces Budget and Double Their Salaries
Senator Faisal Vawda on Wednesday proposed a threefold increase in Pakistan’s defense budget and called for doubling the salaries of… Read More
Govt to Launch Loan Scheme for 9 Million Small Farmers in FY26 Budget
The federal government is preparing a targeted loan scheme in the 2025-26 federal budget for 9 million farmers owning up… Read More
PM Wants Cheap House Financing for Low-Income Earners in Upcoming Budget
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the government’s housing task force to arrange financing for low-cost housing schemes. Chairing… Read More
