Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has proposed a significant tax relief package aimed at attracting foreign investment into the country’s capital market, ahead of the federal budget for fiscal year 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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OICCI recommends phased super tax exit for growth
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has once again emphasized the need for a more stable and growth-oriented tax framework to attract foreign and local investment. As part of its budget recommendations, the OICCI has strongly urged the government to initiate a phased elimination of the super tax, proposing its complete removal over a span of three years.
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PSX calls for rationalization of CGT rates to remove tax distortions
KARACHI, April 29, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has recommended the removal of the flat 12.5% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on the disposal of listed securities acquired between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2022.
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PSX urges government to reconsider tax on bonus shares
Karachi, April 28, 2025 – Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has formally urged the government to review the current tax treatment of bonus shares in the forthcoming federal budget for 2025-26.
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KCCI calls for tax relief for yarn traders in budget 2025-26
Karachi, April 27, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the government to introduce tax relief measures for yarn traders in the upcoming federal budget 2025-26, aiming to boost compliance and support growth within the sector.
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PSX uncovers massive undocumented wealth in real estate sector
Karachi, April 27, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has revealed a significant presence of undocumented wealth circulating within the real estate sector and has suggested several reforms to integrate this sector into the formal tax framework.
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PSX proposes 5% CGT on all derivatives in Budget 2025-26
Karachi, April 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has proposed a flat Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate of 5% on all derivative instruments in its budget recommendations for the fiscal year 2025-26. This includes cash-settled derivative contracts and all futures contracts traded on the PSX.
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KCCI seeks tax credit revival to stimulate industrial investment
Karachi, April 25, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to reinstate the previously available tax credit under Section 65B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, in a bid to encourage industrial investment and economic growth.
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PSX urges mandatory payment digitization to boost documentation
Karachi, April 25, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has strongly advocated for the digitization of all payment systems in its proposals for the upcoming federal budget 2025–26.
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ICMAP recommends transparent tax framework for traders
KARACHI, April 24, 2025 — The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has emphasized the urgent need for a transparent and efficient tax mechanism to bring traders into the formal tax system.
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