Budget 2025-26
Pakistan Finance Bill 2025: New Strict Tax Rules for E-commerce & Digital Creators
The federal government has unveiled wide-ranging tax compliance reforms in Finance Bill 2025, proposing tougher penalties and stricter enforcement to boost documentation and curb tax…
Pakistan’s IT Sector at Risk Under Budget 2025, Says P@SHA
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has expressed deep concerns over the federal government’s Budget 2025-26, stating that it may be remembered not for its…
Govt Slashes 5G License Revenue Target in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The government has budgeted Rs 22.612 billion from 4G/5G licenses under the head of non-tax revenue for the next fiscal year of 2025-26 against…
Sindh to Fund Free EV Taxis, Scooters & Charging Stations in 2025
KARACHI: The Sindh government is stepping up efforts to modernize its public transport infrastructure by embracing electric mobility. In a move toward cleaner, greener travel,…
New Tax Imposed On Online Shopping
Pakistan’s government has introduced tax on online shopping and Cash on Delivery (CoD) transactions as part of the Budget 2025-26. The aim is to expand…
18% Sales Tax Imposed On Imported Solar Panels
The government of Pakistan has approved an 18% sales tax on the import of solar panels. This decision was a part of the budget for…
Tax Increased on Non-filler Over Cash Withdrawal
The federal government has raised the advance tax rate on cash withdrawals for non-filers. Previously set at 0.6 per cent under Section 231AB for cash…
Government Proposes Income Tax Relief for Salaried Class
To reduce the financial burden on the salaried class and foster economic stability, the government has proposed significant reductions in income tax rates across all…
10% Salary Hike for Government Employees in FY25- 26 Budget
The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan has given its approval for a 10% increase in the salaries of government employees and a 7% increase in pensions…
10% Salary Increase for Govt Employees Unlikely in Budget ( Now Approved)
ISLAMABAD: ( Updated) A 10% salary increase for government employees in the upcoming Budget for 2025–26 now seems unlikely. Government sources indicate that the raise…
Govt Slaps Heavy Tax on FB, Google, Daraz & Digital vendors
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to enforce the Digital Presence Proceeds Levy Act 2025, introducing a new 5% tax on global and domestic digital…
Pakistani Government Invests Rs. 1.97B in UK-Based Scholarships
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs. 1.97 billion under the upcoming Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26 for the “Pak-UK Education Gateway” initiative. The…
Inflation in Pakistan Drops to Record Lows in FY2025, Economic Survey Confirms
ISLAMABAD: Inflation is projected to remain within the range of 4.5-5 percent during fiscal year 2025, supported by a sharp decline in the prices of…