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Sindh approves Agricultural Income Tax Bill 2025
KARACHI: Sindh approves the Agricultural Income Tax Bill 2025, excluding livestock. Experts warn of rising food prices, while concerns over...
SBP generates $35b in remittances during 11MFY25
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a substantial increase in remittances, receiving nearly $35 billion during the...
FCCI hails revitalizing property sector in federal budget
FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Rehan Naseem Bharara has appreciated the government’s focus on revitalizing the...
Govt slashes additional customs duties on 4,000 tariff lines to boost exports: FinMin Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward structural reform, the federal government has eliminated additional customs duties on 4,000, out of...
FBR sets its tax collection target at Rs14,131b
ISLAMABAD: Federal Bureau of Revenue R has proposed to set its tax collection target at Rs 14,131 billion while non-tax...
Punjab budget for FY 2025-26 will be tabled on June 16
LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to present its annual budget for the next financial year (FY) 2025-26 on June 16...
Govt announces new tax policy reforms in major sectors
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has unveiled a set of significant changes to its tax policies for the next fiscal...
Finance Minister reaffirms commitment to modernize agriculture, livestock sectors
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to modernizing the agriculture...
Aurangzeb confirms Eurobond repayments, announces Panda Bond launch
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said here Wednesday that the government was prepared to make...
E-commerce sector to face new tax measures
ISLAMABAD: Goods and services purchased online will also be taxed as a decision has been made to impose tax on...
Govt announces major tax relief for corporate sector, property buyers
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced several relief measures for the corporate sector and property buyers in the new federal budget,...
Govt proposes 5pc increase in tax rate on interest income
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed a 5% increase in the tax rate on interest income as part of the...
Budget 2025-26: Govt increases withholding tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers
ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday increased the tax ratio on cash withdrawals by the non-filers in the budget for FY2025-26....
Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Present FY26 Budgets on June 13
LAHORE: With the federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26 being presented today, major provinces across Pakistan are now gearing up...
Finance Minister Aurangzeb presents Federal Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the Budget 2025-26 in the National Assembly, calling it an honour to present the...
Big relief in incomes tax rates for salaried class
ISLAMABAD: In a move to ease the financial burden on Pakistan’s salaried class, the federal government has announced substantial tax...
KP govt launches interest-free loan scheme for erstwhile FATA
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a long-term interest-free microfinance scheme for entrepreneurs to support small businesses and improve...
Federal cabinet approves FY2025-26 budget ahead of presentation
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the budgetary proposals for the next fiscal year 2025-26. In a special meeting...
FBR suffered notable revenue loss of Rs985.594b in 2024-25
ISLAMABAD: Apart from the missed growth target, the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 unveiled by the government has revealed that Pakistan’s...
Target for current account deficit fixed at $2.1b
ISLAMABAD: The current account deficit target has been set at $2.1billion, according to the annual plan for the fiscal year...
