Sales Tax
Punjab Imposes 16% Sales Tax on Commercial Property Rentals
LAHORE: Starting July 1, 2025, the Punjab government has implemented a 16% sales tax on commercial property rental, following the enactment of the Punjab Finance…
FBR Sales Tax Integration Now Mandatory for Service Providers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that FBR sales tax integration will be mandatory for a wide range of service providers starting July…
FBR to Suspend Bank Accounts of Sales Tax Evaders on THIS Date
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
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
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially withdrawn sales tax and duty exemptions on imported cotton and yarn, aiming to strengthen domestic cotton farming and revive…
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…
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…
Telecom Sector Seeks Tax Relief in Budget 2025–26
ISLAMABAD: The telecom sector has submitted a set of proposals to the government ahead of the federal budget 2025–26, urging tax relief and regulatory reforms…
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…
Govt to Slap 18% Sales Tax on Imported Raw Materials in Double Tax Shock
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed that the government will soon impose an 18% sales tax on imported raw materials for exports,…
Senate Raises Concern Over Sales Tax Refund Delay for Key Export Sectors
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has raised serious concern over the persistent sales tax refund delay, particularly affecting the food export…
Sindh govt imposes 19.5% sales tax on internet and broadband services
The Sindh government has withdrawn the exemption of sales tax on internet and broadband services and imposed a 19.5% sales tax which will come in…
Only 5% sales tax on IT services in federal territories now, FBR issues notification
The IT sector has been neglected in Pakistan for many years. People have perceived the field of IT as a small industry despite the fact…
