Budget 2026-27 Archives - Page 13 of 17

FPCCI recommends FTR revival for exporters in Budget 2026-27

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Trade body urges government to ease compliance burden in budget 2026-27 Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has proposed the revival of the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters in the upcoming budget 2026-27, arguing that the withdrawal of the regime has increased compliance costs and tax-related uncertainty for exporters.

IMF sets new structural benchmarks for Pakistan, budget 2026-27 priority

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Fund links fiscal discipline, energy pricing, governance reforms, and FX liberalization to programme targets The International Monetary Fund has released a new country report for Pakistan outlining 11 additional structural benchmarks under its ongoing reform programme, with approval of the Budget 2026-27 placed among the key priorities.

Jewelers propose special regime for income tax payment and record keeping

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Sarafa association seeks simplified turnover-based tax system for jewelry sector The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association has proposed a special tax regime for jewelers aimed at simplifying income tax payments and record-keeping procedures for the sector.

Patel urges sunset clause to end super tax in Pakistan

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

EY Ford Rhodes partner calls for corporate tax reforms to improve investment climate Haider Ali Patel on Thursday urged the government to introduce a sunset clause in Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, to define a clear end date for the levy of super tax in Pakistan.

PM committee recommends growth-oriented tax measures in Budget 2026-27

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Committee stresses balanced fiscal policies to broaden tax base and support investment growth A committee constituted by Shehbaz Sharif has recommended growth-oriented tax measures for the upcoming federal budget 2026-27, as the government seeks to strengthen revenue collection while supporting economic expansion.

FBR to launch AI-based system to check false data in tax returns through Finance Bill 2026

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Government plans technology-driven tax reforms to curb evasion and improve transparency Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to introduce an AI-based tax system through the upcoming Finance Bill 2026 to identify false information in tax returns and strengthen enforcement against tax evasion.