Federal Budget 2025-26
PBC Budget Proposals Urge GST Cuts and Relief for Salaried Class
KARACHI: Business leaders, including the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), have unveiled key recommendations ahead of the federal budget, urging the government to incorporate PBC budget…
Budget to Feature Tax Relief, Bold Reforms: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the upcoming federal budget will introduce simplified tax returns for the salaried class and bold economic measures to…
CDA Denies Islamabad Metro Fare Hike After Viral Notification Causes Confusion
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has officially denied reports of Islamabad Metro fare hike, labeling a widely circulated notification as fake and misleading. Social…
Higher Tax Likely on Packaged Food (Milk, Chips) in Budget 2025-26
In an effort to boost fiscal revenue without burdening low-income groups, the federal government is set to impose Federal Excise Duty (FED) and additional sales…
IMF Relief Measures for Pakistan Budget 2025 Still Under Review
Amid ongoing negotiations, officials concerned have not yet approved IMF relief measures for Pakistan budget 2025, as discussions with the government continue over proposed tax…
P@SHA Seeks Clarity for IT Sector in Next Budget
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) is seeking clear tax regulations for the IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sector in the Federal Budget 2025-26. As…
Junk Food Items to Get 5% FED in Upcoming Budget
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to introduce a five percent Federal Excise Duty on ultra-processed foods in the upcoming budget, aiming to collect Rs250…
Tax Relief Measures for Salaried Class Expected in Budget 2025-26
In a major development ahead of the budget 2025-26, the federal government is preparing significant tax relief measures for the salaried class, including a 2.5…
