chartered Accountants

ICAP urges review of extra tax collection through electricity and gas bills

Chartered accountants call for reforms in utility tax collection system, citing misclassification and compliance issues in FY2026-27 proposals ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has urged the government to review the mechanism for collecting additional sales tax through electricity and gas bills, arguing that the current system is […]

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budget proposals

ICAP proposes new tax regime to attract foreign investment in Pakistan

Chartered accountants propose 10-year tax stability and incentives for export-oriented foreign investors in FY2026-27 budget The institute recommended the creation of a separate tax schedule specifically designed for foreign direct investment in export-led manufacturing sectors. Under the proposed framework, qualifying investors would receive a package of tax incentives, legal protections and clearly defined eligibility criteria […]

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PBC Proposals

Government plans major property tax relief in FY2026-27 budget

Proposed relief target withholding tax on property transactions for filers as budget details emerge ahead of FY2026-27 The government is considering significant tax relief measures for Pakistan’s real estate sector in the upcoming FY2026-27 budget, aiming to stimulate economic activity, boost construction and generate employment, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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PIDE proposes Rs45,000 minimum wage for FY2026-27 under new framework

PIDE proposes hybrid wage-setting model linked to productivity, affordability and worker welfare The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Tuesday proposed raising the national minimum wage to Rs45,000 per month for fiscal year 2026-27 under a new evidence-based framework designed to reform wage determination and strengthen labour market governance.

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KTBA highlights FBR portal hurdles in declaring business bank accounts

Tax body urges amendment to align sales tax law with FBR’s digital registration procedures The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has highlighted procedural hurdles in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online tax system, saying registered taxpayers face difficulties in declaring business bank accounts because the prescribed sales tax registration form is no longer available […]

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