The Finance Bill 2025 proposes wide-ranging amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, aimed at restructuring the tax regime for tax year 2026, starting from July 1, 2025.
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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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Finance Bill 2025 revises tax structure on immovable properties
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a dramatic shake-up of the real estate sector, the Finance Bill 2025 has introduced sweeping changes that deliver substantial relief for buyers of immovable properties, while significantly increasing the tax burden on sellers.
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Finance Bill 2025 imposes 20% tax rate on bank profit
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a move set to impact millions of savers and investors across the country, the government has proposed a notable increase in the tax rate on profit earned from bank deposits under the Finance Bill 2025.
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Super tax shake-up unveiled in Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 11, 2025 – In a move that has sent ripples across Pakistan’s corporate and high-net-worth sectors, the government has proposed a dramatic revision of the super tax regime through the highly anticipated Finance Bill 2025.
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FPCCI welcomes budget 2025-26, calls for further reforms
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has offered a cautiously optimistic response to the federal budget 2025-26, praising several key measures while urging the government to address overlooked areas in the coming months.
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KCCI slams FY26 budget as camouflage of illusions
In a fiery response to the unveiling of the Federal Budget 2025-26, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has slammed the government’s fiscal roadmap as nothing more than a “camouflage”—a deceptive mirage shrouding the painful realities and unrealistic ambitions for the coming year.
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Finance Bill 2025 unleashes Rs600 billion additional tax burden
In a dramatic fiscal move, the Finance Bill 2025 has dropped a heavy hammer on the Pakistani public, proposing an enormous burden of over Rs600 billion in new taxes and enforcement measures.
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Pakistan increases defence budget to Rs2.56 trillion for FY2025-26
Pakistan has announced a significant increase in its defence budget, allocating Rs2.56 trillion for the fiscal year 2025–26. This marks a 20.2% rise compared to last year’s allocation and underlines the government’s ongoing emphasis on national security. The new budget represents 14.49% of the total national budget outlay of Rs17.65 trillion.
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Govt sets Rs1.47 trillion petroleum levy target FY26
In a major revenue-generating initiative, the federal government has set a target of Rs1.47 trillion in petroleum levy collection for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a sharp 26.4% increase compared to revised estimates of the current fiscal year. This aggressive approach is outlined in the Finance Bill 2025-26 and underscores the government’s reliance on non-divisible revenue sources to meet fiscal targets.
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Comprehensive tariff reforms unveiled in Finance Bill 2025
In a significant move under the Finance Bill 2025, the federal government has launched an extensive customs reform and tariff rationalization initiative aimed at simplifying the tax regime, reducing import costs, and aligning Pakistan’s trade practices with international standards. Central to these reforms is the introduction of new tariff slabs and the overhaul of existing duties, reflecting a policy shift toward greater efficiency and transparency in customs procedures.
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