Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a major fiscal shift aimed at adjusting the tax burden on salaried individuals, the Finance Bill 2025 has proposed new income tax rates for salary earners in Pakistan.
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FBR to collect banking information of high-risk individuals
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a significant development aimed at tightening the noose around tax evaders, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted sweeping powers to obtain information from banks concerning individuals deemed high-risk for tax purposes. This authority has been introduced through the Finance Bill 2025, which proposes a new section—175AA—to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Finance Bill 2025 targets digital transactions in massive tax sweep
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a dramatic shake-up of Pakistan’s digital economy, the federal government has unleashed a sweeping new tax regime on digital transactions through e-commerce platforms as part of the Finance Bill 2025. The latest move targets the booming world of online sales, aiming to bring long-ignored digital commerce into the tax net.
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Pension incomes above Rs10 million to face tax in FY26
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a significant fiscal development, the federal government has proposed an income tax on pension income exceeding Rs10 million annually as part of the Finance Bill, 2025.
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Finance Bill 2025 empowers authorities for immediate tax recovery
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance enforcement and ensure timely collection of dues, the Finance Bill 2025 has proposed amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, empowering tax authorities to initiate immediate recovery of outstanding tax liabilities.
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Finance Bill 2025 restricts financial transactions for ineligibles
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a major policy shift to improve tax compliance and documentation of the economy, the Finance Bill 2025 has proposed strict restrictions on various financial transactions for ineligibles — individuals or entities that have failed to file annual income tax returns despite having taxable income.
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Finance Bill 2025 proposes minimum rental income benchmark
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – The Finance Bill 2025 has proposed a significant amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, by introducing a minimum fair market value benchmark for rental income derived from commercial properties.
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Budget 2025-26 targets 4.2% GDP growth
ISLAMABAD, June 10, 2025 – The federal government has set an ambitious GDP growth target of 4.2% for the fiscal year 2025-26, as per official budget documents released Tuesday.
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FBR’s tax collection target revised down to Rs11.90 trillion for FY25
Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – The federal government has officially revised downward the tax collection target for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the current fiscal year 2024-25, lowering it to Rs11.90 trillion from the earlier target of Rs12.97 trillion. This downward revision reflects the challenges faced in meeting revenue goals amid ongoing economic pressures.
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Budget 2025-26 at a Glance: Resources, Expenditures in Focus
The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been laid out in detail, offering a comprehensive glance at how the government plans to mobilize and spend its financial resources over the coming year.
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