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Karachi Chamber says shift to Normal Tax Regime has increased tax burden, compliance costs and operational challenges for exporters.
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the government to restore the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters in the Federal Budget 2026-27, arguing that the existing taxation framework is undermining the competitiveness of Pakistan’s export sector.
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Economic Survey to be released on June 9 ahead of federal budget presentation in National Assembly on June 10
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb will present the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 on June 9, a day before unveiling the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, according to an announcement made on Thursday.
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Government weighs capital gains, transaction and holdings-based taxation as digital assets move toward formal regulatory framework
ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — Pakistan is preparing to introduce a formal tax and regulatory framework for cryptocurrency transactions as part of the federal budget 2026–27, in what would mark one of the country’s first structured attempts to bring digital assets into the tax net.
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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 creating undue tax burdens for registered and exempt entities.
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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 aimed at encouraging long-term investment commitments.
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Business leaders urge growth-focused reforms as government finalizes budget proposals for FY2026-27
Pakistan’s leading business leaders and industrialists met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to discuss priorities and proposals for the federal budget FY2026-27, focusing on economic growth, exports, investment promotion and tax reforms.
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Proposed end of EV tax incentives and higher levies on hybrids raise concerns over market slowdown
Pakistan’s push toward cleaner transport could face a setback as the government considers ending tax concessions on electric vehicles in the Budget 2026-27, potentially raising costs for consumers and slowing industry growth, according to sources.
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Proposal to shift stationery items to standard tax rate sparks concern over affordability and inflation pressures
Millions of Pakistani families could face higher education-related expenses as the government considers increasing sales tax on stationery items from the current reduced rate of 10% to 18% in the upcoming Budget 2026-27, according to sources.
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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 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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