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Government Delays Crucial APCC Budget Meeting Ahead of FY2027 Budget
The federal government has postponed the meeting of the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC), a crucial session linked to preparations for the upcoming FY2026-27 federal budget.…
Pakistan May Face Rs. 1.1 Trillion New Taxes in FY2027 Budget Under IMF Plan
Pakistanis could face more than Rs. 1.1 trillion in new taxes and revenue measures in the upcoming FY2027 budget as the federal and provincial governments move to…
IMF Urges Pakistan to End Sales Tax Exemptions in Budget Talks with FBR
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to eliminate all sales tax exemptions as discussions continue with the Government of Pakistan over the upcoming…
Govt Plans New Fixed Tax Scheme for Retailers in Budget 2026-27
The government is preparing to introduce a new fixed tax scheme for retailers in the upcoming federal budget as part of broader efforts to expand…
FBR Launches Sweeping Tax Reform Drive Ahead of 2026–27 Budget
FBR has launched a sweeping tax reform programme, introducing digital invoicing mandates, expanded production tracking, and a new trader tax scheme ahead of Budget 2026–27…
IMF Expresses Dissatisfaction With FBR Over Growing Tax Shortfall
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and stressed the urgent need to expand…
Govt Plans Tax Exemption Cuts to Raise Additional Revenue
The federal government is reducing income tax and sales tax exemptions in the upcoming fiscal year budget 2026-27, aiming to generate additional revenues. Preparations for…
Budget 2026-27: IMF Warns on Tax Shortfall, Seeks Consumer Oil Cost Transfer
The Finance Ministry has begun sharing fiscal data with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation during technical talks aimed at finalising the upcoming federal budget 2026-27.…
Budget 2026-27: Corporate Dividend Tax Relief Rejected After IMF Opposition
The federal government has rejected a proposal to scrap the tax on inter-corporate dividends ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 federal budget, following opposition from IMF.…
Textile Industry Seeks Tax, Energy and Cash Relief in Budget 2026-27
Pakistan’s textile and apparel industry has urged the government to introduce major tax, cash flow, and energy relief measures in the Federal Budget 2026–27 to…
Customs Revises Solar Panel Valuation Before Budget 2026-27
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has announced higher customs values for imported solar panels, effective immediately ahead of the upcoming federal budget 2026‑27.…
FBR Targets Rs778bn via Enforcement, Not New Taxes
The federal government will impose no new taxes in the upcoming 2026-27 budget, relying instead on stricter enforcement to meet its revenue targets. As per…
