Karachi, June 3, 2025 – In a powerful and game-changing proposal ahead of the federal budget 2025-26, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has sounded the alarm: If the FBR wants more taxpayers, it must start by honoring the ones it already has.
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Major overhaul of CGT on securities expected in Budget 2025-26
Karachi, June 3, 2025 — A significant overhaul in the structure of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the disposal of securities is likely to be announced in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, according to sources close to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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FY26 Budget Bombshell: Pakistan plans CVT on movable assets
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The government of Pakistan is likely to reintroduce Capital Value Tax (CVT) on movable assets in the upcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26. Highly placed sources revealed on Monday that the proposed tax will specifically target the country’s wealthiest individuals, aiming to tap into movable assets such as cash, gold, savings, and investments.
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Tax on bank deposits likely to Increase in Budget 2025-26
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering a proposal to increase tax rates on profit earned from bank deposits in the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26.
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Pakistan’s top leadership stresses public relief in budget 2025–26
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level meeting on Sunday at the Governor’s House in Lahore, where the focus remained firmly on ensuring meaningful relief for the common man in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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ICAP recommends WHT on royalty payments to local recipients
Karachi, June 1, 2025 – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has proposed the introduction of a structured withholding tax (WHT) mechanism on royalty payments made to resident individuals and entities.
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IMF presses FBR to offset salaried class tax relief in FY26 budget
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit alternate taxation proposals if the government proceeds with its planned tax relief for the salaried class in the upcoming federal budget for 2025–26.
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Only IMF-approved 2025-26 budget to be presented by Pakistan
Islamabad, May 31, 2025 – Pakistan is set to present its national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on June 10, 2025 in strict accordance with the conditions agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This move comes as part of the commitments under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which aims to stabilize the country’s economy and ensure long-term fiscal discipline.
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ICAP suggests banking transaction monitoring for tax broadening
Karachi, May 31, 2025 – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to intensify monitoring of high-value banking transactions as a core strategy for the broadening of the tax base.
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FBR mulls making NTN registration mandatory for informal sectors
Karachi, May 31, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering to implement mandatory NTN registration for Pakistan’s informal economic sectors as in the budget for fiscal year 2025–26.
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