Taxation
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…
Punjab Finance Bill 2026 Proposes Tax Raise on Digital Restaurant Payments
The Punjab government has proposed a revised sales tax regime for restaurants. Officials outlined this updated framework in the Punjab Finance Bill 2026 recently. Consequently,…
Pakistan Budget 2026-27: Check Your New Salary After Tax Under Revised Slabs
The federal government recently proposed revised income tax slabs for salaried individuals in the Finance Bill 2026-27. Consequently, the new structure lowers the tax burden…
