KARACHI, June 19, 2025 – A firestorm of criticism erupted from Pakistan’s salaried class on Thursday after the federal government unveiled what many are calling a “mockery of relief” in the Budget 2025-26.
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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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Senate panel debates eligibility rules for financial transactions
Islamabad, June 19, 2025 – The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has initiated a critical discussion over the controversial Finance Bill 2025-26, particularly the newly proposed restrictions on financial transactions by so-called “eligible persons.”
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Government revises solar panel tax to 10% after consultations
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at balancing fiscal needs with clean energy goals, the government has revised the proposed General Sales Tax (GST) on solar panels from 18% to 10%.
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Sindh expands sales tax net to new services in FY26
Karachi, June 18, 2025 – The Sindh government has widened the scope of sales tax by bringing several new services under the tax net for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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FBR mulls 10% sales tax on solar panels for 2025-26
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is now considering the imposition of a 10% sales tax on imported solar panels in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26.
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KTBA slams IMF grip on Pakistan in post budget 2025-26 analysis
Karachi, June 17, 2025 – In a hard-hitting critique of prolonged economic dependency of Pakistan, President of the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA), Ali A. Rahim, issued a powerful warning regarding the country’s dangerous over-reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Sindh enhances sales tax on freight services for FY26
Karachi, June 17, 2025 — The Sindh government has proposed several revisions to service descriptions and rates of Sindh Sales Tax (SST) as part of the Finance Bill 2025, including a significant increase in tax on freight services.
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Salient Features of Sindh Finance Bill 2025
Karachi, June 17, 2025 – The Sindh government has officially presented the Sindh Finance Bill 2025, proposing a wide array of structural amendments to the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011.
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Sindh embraces UN CPC system for sales tax on services
Karachi, June 17, 2025 – In a significant move towards international standardization, the Sindh government has proposed adopting the Central Product Classification (CPC) coding system Version 2.1, as issued by the United Nations, for the administration of sales tax on services under the Sindh Finance Bill, 2025.
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Sindh abolishes five levies through provincial Finance Bill 2025
Karachi, June 17, 2025 – The Sindh government has proposed a major fiscal reform in its provincial budget for 2025-26 by abolishing five longstanding levies.
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