Pakistan Revenue
This is parent category of budget presented by Pakistan government. Here you will find year-wise federal and provincial budgets.
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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Government resists IMF proposal for GST increase as officials weigh revenue measures ahead of federal budget Pakistan is unlikely to raise the General Sales Tax (GST) rate in the federal budget for 2026-27 despite a proposal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as authorities remain concerned about the inflationary impact of higher indirect taxes amid […]
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Tax body urges amendment to align sales tax law with FBR’s digital registration procedures The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has highlighted procedural hurdles in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online tax system, saying registered taxpayers face difficulties in declaring business bank accounts because the prescribed sales tax registration form is no longer available […]
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Chartered accountants call for lower sales tax rates and wider incentives to boost documentation and expand the sales tax net. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has expressed concern over a decline in active sales tax registrations and urged the government to reduce sales tax rates in the federal budget 2026-27 to encourage […]
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Chartered accountants propose comprehensive regulation and taxation framework for cryptocurrencies in Budget 2026-27 to expand tax base and improve oversight. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has urged the government to introduce a comprehensive taxation and regulatory framework for crypto assets in the upcoming Budget 2026-27, citing rapid growth in digital asset adoption […]
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Chartered accountants seek revision of outdated cash payment thresholds to reflect inflation and ease compliance burden on businesses. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has proposed increasing cash transaction limits for salary payments and other business expenditures through amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, as part of its recommendations for the federal […]
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National Assembly and Senate sessions summoned as government prepares to unveil Budget 2026-27. The federal government is set to present the Budget 2026-27 on June 5 after Asif Ali Zardari summoned separate sessions of the National Assembly and Senate on the same day.
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Stock exchange proposes lower corporate taxes, restored incentives and removal of withholding taxes to boost listings and market growth. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has proposed a series of tax relief measures and investor-friendly reforms in the federal budget 2026-27 (FY27) aimed at strengthening capital markets, encouraging new listings and improving overall investment activity.
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