Islamabad, June 25, 2025 — In response to intense backlash over the expanded powers granted to tax officials in the Finance Bill 2025, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has redrafted key provisions relating to the arrest powers of Inland Revenue officers.
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This is parent category of budgets presented by Pakistan government. Here you will find year-wise federal and provincial budgets.
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Aurangzeb sets economic transaction limits for non-filers
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while concluding the debate on the Finance Bill 2024-25 in the National Assembly, unveiled critical exemption limits concerning restrictions on economic transactions by non-filers and ineligible persons.
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Aurangzeb announces relief measures proposed for FY26 budget
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday unveiled a broad array of relief measures incorporated in the federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26, following recommendations by the National Assembly and Senate finance committees.
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FBR shifts tax burden to protect salaried class in Budget 2025-26
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 — In a bid to provide targeted relief to the salaried class, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the introduction of new taxation measures aimed at compensating for revenue losses in the federal budget for 2025-26.
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PBC raises alarm over draconian powers proposed for FBR
Karachi, June 23, 2025 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has strongly criticized the sweeping and excessive powers proposed to be granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in the Finance Bill 2025, terming them “draconian” and detrimental to the investment climate in the country.
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All you need to know about Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Act
Islamabad, June 22, 2025 – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has formally endorsed the Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Act, 2025, a landmark legislation designed to tax proceeds generated from digital economic activities in Pakistan by non-resident entities. The new law, which is part of the Finance Bill 2025, is expected to come into force on July 1, 2025, pending final approval by the National Assembly.
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PYMA urges remove of yarn duty anomalies in Budget 2025-26
Karachi, June 22, 2025 – The Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has called on the federal government to urgently address anomalies in the duty structure on yarn as outlined in the Budget 2025-26.
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Senate recommends enhancing limit for eligible transactions
Karachi, June 22, 2025 – The Senate of Pakistan has proposed significant changes to the Finance Bill, 2025, recommending a substantial increase in the threshold of financial resources required for certain transactions.
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FBR moves to track undocumented transactions via banks
ISLAMABAD, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a key initiative under the Finance Bill 2025-26 aimed at curbing undocumented economic activity by capturing high-value banking transactions made by unregistered businesses across Pakistan.
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FBR proposes tax concessions on SCRA investments
ISLAMABAD, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a key amendment under the Finance Bill 2025-26 aimed at regulating tax benefits for investments made through Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRA).
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