Pakistan Revenue
Islamabad, May 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its efforts to crack down on high-risk taxpayers, particularly within Pakistan’s booming real estate and retail sectors.
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Karachi, May 18, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has categorically rejected the recently issued Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, calling it a major setback for the economy and a threat to investor confidence.
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Islamabad, May 18, 2025 — In a major policy shift aimed at liberalizing trade and boosting industrial efficiency, Pakistan has announced plans to phase out additional duties and taxes on raw materials used in the auto sector.
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Islamabad, May 18, 2025 — In a significant policy shift toward environmental sustainability, Pakistan is poised to impose a carbon levy in the upcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
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Karachi, May 18, 2025 – The Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company has submitted an extensive set of proposals for the upcoming federal budget 2025-26, urging the government to introduce critical reforms to ensure the survival and competitiveness of Pakistan’s jewellery exporters.
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Karachi, May 18, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has called for the restoration of a 40% tax credit on income earned by qualified teachers and researchers in its detailed budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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Karachi, May 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been strongly urged to reinstate the sales tax on petroleum products in the upcoming 2025-26 federal budget, as per detailed tax proposals submitted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI).
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Karachi, May 17, 2025 – Pakistan has witnessed a substantial increase in its gold import, with official figures showing a 75% rise during the first ten months (July–April) of the fiscal year 2024–25 compared to the same period last year.
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Karachi, May 17, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a strong note as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 11.64% week-on-week, driven by a landmark ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India and the successful disbursement of the second tranche under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
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Islamabad, May 16, 2025 -In a major regulatory move aimed at formalizing and streamlining Pakistan’s cargo and logistics sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed framework for licensing freight forwarders across the country.
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