Pakistan Revenue
Islamabad, June 22, 2025 – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has formally endorsed the Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Act, 2025, a landmark legislation designed to tax proceeds generated from digital economic activities in Pakistan by non-resident entities. The new law, which is part of the Finance Bill 2025, is expected to […]
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Karachi, June 22, 2025 – The Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has called on the federal government to urgently address anomalies in the duty structure on yarn as outlined in the Budget 2025-26.
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Karachi, June 22, 2025 – The Senate of Pakistan has proposed significant changes to the Finance Bill, 2025, recommending a substantial increase in the threshold of financial resources required for certain transactions.
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Islamabad, June 22, 2025 — The Senate of Pakistan has formally submitted a set of recommendations to the National Assembly, seeking crucial amendments to the arrest powers of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officers under the proposed Finance Bill, 2025.
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Islamabad, June 21, 2025 — In a move aimed at providing relief to salaried individuals, the Senate of Pakistan has recommended increasing the tax exemption threshold on salary income from the existing Rs600,000 to Rs1.2 million per annum.
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Islamabad, June 21, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again extended the deadline for mandatory electronic integration of businesses into its centralized computerized system, in a continued effort to strengthen digital tax documentation and ensure comprehensive compliance.
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Karachi, June 21, 2025 – In a comprehensive review of customs duty performance over the past five fiscal years, Port Qasim has emerged as the top contributor in Pakistan’s customs duty collection, highlighting its strategic importance in the country’s import landscape.
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Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – In a significant decision for Pakistan’s formal retail sector, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately halt the sealing of Tier-1 retail outlets.
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Karachi, June 21, 2025 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan have voiced strong opposition to the sweeping powers of arrest proposed for Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials under the Finance Bill 2025-26.
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Karachi, June 20, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has urged the government to build up 90-day oil reserves as a strategic response to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, which has triggered serious concerns about regional energy security and economic stability.
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