Federal government
Budget 2026-27: Govt Plans Carbon Levy on Large Cars, Major Tax Incentives for EVs
The federal government is considering imposing a carbon levy of up to 19.5 percent on vehicles above 2,000cc as part of Budget 2026-27, while simultaneously…
Pakistan to Release Economic Survey 2025-26 Tomorrow Ahead of Federal Budget
The federal government will release the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26 on Thursday, providing a comprehensive review of the country’s economic performance ahead of the…
Pakistan to Train 1 Million People in AI Over Next Three Years
The federal government has announced an ambitious plan to train one million people in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next three years as part of…
Beauty Parlour, Skincare and Health Club Imports May Get Tax Relief in Budget 2026
The federal government is considering a reduction in customs duties on imported equipment, machinery, and raw materials used by beauty parlours, skincare clinics, and health…
Govt Holds Budget 2026-27 Consultation With Daraz and Alibaba
The federal government continued its pre-budget consultations with key industry stakeholders as Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani chaired a meeting…
Govt Calls Cabinet Meeting to Approve FY27 Federal Budget on June 10
The federal government has convened a meeting of the federal cabinet on June 10 to approve the Federal Budget for fiscal year 2026-27, according to…
Govt May End GST Relief on EVs, Solar Panels, Laptops, and Cattle Feed in Upcoming Budget
The federal government is considering the withdrawal of reduced General Sales Tax (GST) rates on several products as part of its tax reform agenda ahead…
Federal Govt Issues New Closing Times for Businesses Under Austerity Measures
On Tuesday, the federal government officially extended the operating hours for shops, markets, restaurants, and other commercial outlets. The Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of…
Govt Mulls Tax Relief Package for Exporters in Budget 2026-27
The federal government is reportedly preparing a package of tax relief measures for exporters as part of the upcoming Budget 2026-27, according to sources familiar…
Federal Government Reschedules FY2026-27 Budget Presentation to June 10
The federal government has officially revised the schedule for the presentation of the FY2026-27 federal budget, with the new budget date now set for June…
Govt Targets Creation of 2 Million New Jobs in FY2026-27
The federal government has set an ambitious target of creating 2 million new jobs during the fiscal year 2026-27 as part of its strategy to…
Major Property Tax Relief Likely in Pakistan Budget 2026-27
The federal government is reportedly considering a major tax relief package for the real estate sector in the upcoming Budget 2026-27, aiming to stimulate property…
Govt Plans Tax Relief to Revive $6 Billion Refinery Investments
The federal government has moved to revive nearly $6 billion in planned refinery investments by addressing tax and policy hurdles that have delayed major modernization…
