Taxation
Pakistan Govt Slashes Advance Income Tax on Imported Mobile Phones by 89%
The government has drastically reduced the advance income tax on a specific category of imported mobile phones. This massive cut specifically applies to devices priced…
You Will Get NO Further Tax Relief on Imported Mobile Phones
Consumers hoping for cheaper smartphones will have to wait. The government has officially ruled out any further tax relief or reductions on imported mobile phones.…
Pakistan Cuts Mobile Phone Duties for FY2026-27 by 20%
The government has reduced duties on imported mobile phones for FY2026-27. Both regulatory and additional customs duties saw notable cuts. According to the Ministry of…
FBR Mandates 5% Tax on Social Media Influencers & Content Creators
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is officially taxing digital income. Consequently, the FBR will enforce a 5% Withholding Tax on all revenue generated from…
Hyundai Car Prices Surge After Govt Hikes Sales Tax to 25%
The Government of Pakistan has officially altered the taxation structure under the Federal Budget FY 2026-27. Consequently, the authorities increased the sales tax to 25%…
New Connectivity Plan Proposed to Boost Internet Speeds in Remote Areas
The federal government wants to bridge the digital divide. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema recently chaired a crucial meeting. He discussed the proposed…
Government Slaps 25% Sales Tax on Hybrid Vehicles as Tax Relief Ends
The federal government has officially imposed a 25% sales tax on both imported and locally supplied hybrid vehicles. This major policy shift took effect exactly…
Finance Bill 2026-27: Complete Breakdown of New Car Import Duties in Pakistan
The government has passed noticeable amendments to the vehicle tax structure through the Finance Bill 2026-27. These changes officially updated the import duties across various…
World Bank Demands Urgent Overhaul of Pakistan’s NFC & Tax Systems
Pakistan must drastically reform how it distributes public resources across its federal, provincial, and local governments. Consequently, failing to act will threaten macroeconomic stability and…
5% Tax on Online Content Creators Takes Effect Under Finance Act 2026
The Pakistani government has introduced a 5 percent withholding tax on income earned by digital content creators and social media influencers through online platforms. The…
Tax on Imported Mobile Phones Can Now Be Paid in Installments from July 1
The government has allowed individuals importing mobile phones to pay the required taxes in installments from July 1, 2026. The new facility is part of…
Finance Bill 2026: PTA Mobile Tax Installments & 0% Excise Duty on EVs Proposed
The government has introduced massive changes to the Finance Bill 2026 to reduce the financial burden on consumers. Following strong recommendations from the National Assembly…
IMF Rejects Pakistan’s 1% EV Sales Tax Proposal Ahead of Auto Policy 2026-31
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially opposed Pakistan’s proposal to levy a reduced 1% electric vehicle (EV) sales tax. Consequently, this rejection creates severe…
