Budget 2025
Finance Bill 2025 Grants Tax Exemptions to 50+ Entities (Complete List)
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Bill 2025–26, recently approved by Parliament and now awaiting the signature of President Asif Ali Zardari, introduces more than 50 tax exemptions.…
Punjab allocates Rs 1.24 Trillion for roads & public transport upgrades
The Punjab government has unveiled its largest-ever Annual Development Plan (ADP) worth Rs. 1.24 trillion for the fiscal year 2025–26, signaling a massive investment in…
Govt Reverses Proposed Sales Tax Hike on Hybrid Cars
The federal government has decided not to go ahead with its earlier proposal to increase the sales tax on hybrid vehicles with engine capacities of…
FBR Chief reveals Rs1.2 Trillion Tax Evasion amid Budget Reforms
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Langrial has revealed that the wealthy class is involved in tax evasion worth Rs 1,233 billion. He…
Govt Seeks $2B Loan to Boost Reserves to $14B
In a recent briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed that the government is working to secure a…
Hybrid Car Prices to Rise Sharply After Budget 2025 GST Hike
Pakistan’s federal government has proposed a sweeping increase in General Sales Tax (GST) under the 2025–26 budget, particularly impacting the prices of hybrid vehicles. The…
Pakistan’s IT Sector at Risk Under Budget 2025, Says P@SHA
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has expressed deep concerns over the federal government’s Budget 2025-26, stating that it may be remembered not for its…
Punjab Proposes Major Hike in Vehicle Registration Fees
Vehicles and bike owners in Punjab could soon face heavier financial burdens, as the provincial government prepares to introduce substantial increases in vehicle registration charges…
Budget 2025-26 Unveils Dual Petrol Pricing to Combat Cash Economy
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to unveil a dual pricing system in Budget 2025-26. The plan introduces different tax and transaction rates for cash…
Pak Govt Set to Approve Ambitious Economic Targets for FY2025-26
As Pakistan prepares to finalize its economic roadmap for the next fiscal year, the federal government is expected to approve a set of key macroeconomic…