Businesses Warn of Fallout from Sindh Minimum Wage Hike and New Taxes

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Strong opposition is mounting over the proposed Sindh minimum wage hike and tax measures in the Finance Bill 2025-26, as Karachi’s business community warns of…

Govt Exempts Income Tax on Rs1.2 Million Annual Salary

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has agreed to exempt income tax on annual salaries up to Rs1.2 million, following demands made by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)…

Punjab to Begin Garbage Tax Collection from July (Rates & Date Confirmed)

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government is set to begin garbage tax collection from both urban and rural areas starting July 1, 2025, under the Rs200 billion Suthra…

FBR to Suspend Bank Accounts of Sales Tax Evaders on THIS Date

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major policy shift, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will have the authority to temporarily suspend bank accounts of unregistered sales tax evaders…

FBR extends sales tax system integration deadline

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced extended deadlines for both corporate and non-corporate sales tax registered persons to complete their system integration.…

Govt Withdraws Sales Tax Exemption on Imported Cotton Yarn

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially withdrawn sales tax and duty exemptions on imported cotton and yarn, aiming to strengthen domestic cotton farming and revive…

New Taxes on Mutual Funds and Poultry Announced in the Mini Budget 2025-26

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has unveiled new taxes on mutual funds and poultry in the 2025-26 budget, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced during his address to…

Salaried Class to Receive Significant Tax Relief, Says Finance Minister

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a significant effort to alleviate the financial burden on low- and middle-income earners, Pakistan’s government has announced substantial tax relief for the salaried class…

Pakistan’s Digital Boom Now in Tax Crosshairs: 5M+ Earners to Pay Up

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Islamabad – Pakistan’s National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance is advancing a key clause in the Finance Bill 2025-26, proposing to tax online businesses that…

Govt Confirms Latest Taxes: Rs. 2.5 per Liter Carbon Levy & New EV Charges

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Starting from July 1, 2025, a carbon levy of Rs2.50 per liter will be imposed on petroleum products. This comes as the government plans to…

Pakistan Senate Rejects Carbon Levy: Introduces Digital Presence Proceeds Act

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, led by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, recently made several key decisions. The Committee rejected proposed carbon levy ,…

Finance Bill 2025-26: Online Teachers, E-commerce, And Clubs In Trouble

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has put forward several proposals in the Finance Bill 2025-26 aimed at expanding Pakistan’s tax base. These proposals, discussed…

New Tax Alert! Govt Targets Temu, Google & Others Under Digital Law

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a bold move to tighten its grip on the growing digital economy, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has approved…

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