Pakistan’s Digital Boom Now in Tax Crosshairs: 5M+ Earners to Pay Up
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
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
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
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
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…
Steep Higher Tax on Cash on Delivery (COD) confirmed in Budget FY26
The federal government is preparing to implement a higher income tax on Cash on Delivery (COD) transactions, compared to digital payments. This move, proposed under…
Senate Rejects FBR Arrest Powers in Sales Tax Fraud Cases
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has rejected the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) proposal to expand its arrest powers in cases…
FBR Exempts One-Time Online Sellers from Registration
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially confirmed a key FBR online seller exemption, stating that one-time sellers and women operating small home-based…
Senate Panel Approves E-Commerce Tax in Finance Bill 2025–26
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has recommended reducing the sales tax on stationery items from 10% to zero, while also endorsing…
Sindh unveils Rs3.45 Trillion Tax-Relief Budget to Stimulate Growth
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a pro-growth provincial budget for FY 2025–26, totaling Rs3.45 trillion, with a focus on tax relief, development spending, and…
Standing Committee Flags Concerns Over Finance Bill Proposals and FBR Reforms
A meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue was held today at the Parliament House, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Syed Naveed Qamar,…
Jazz Hit with Rs. 22 Billion Fine in Historic Court Ruling, IHC sides with FBR
A significant ruling by the Islamabad High Court, led by Justice Babar Sattar, has sided with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in a tax…