Karachi, July 14, 2025 – In a defiant and high-voltage press conference, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Muhammad Jawed Bilwani declared that the business community will not back down from the strike scheduled for July 19 unless the government immediately suspends the “anti-business” provisions introduced in the Finance Act 2025. The message was loud and clear: no rollback, no compromise.
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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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Goods transporters support July 19 strike against tax laws
Karachi, July 13, 2025 — In a dramatic turn of events, goods transporters from every corner of Pakistan have thrown their full weight behind the July 19 strike against the controversial tax laws introduced through the Finance Act, 2025.
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FBR urges businesses: Limit cash to avoid tax troubles
Islamabad, July 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is making headlines once again—this time by strongly advising businesses across Pakistan to avoid cash sales and adopt banking or digital channels for transactions exceeding Rs200,000.
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KCCI leads business uprising: July 19 protest against tax laws
Karachi, July 10, 2025 – In a dramatic turn, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has declared a nationwide protest scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, shaking the country’s economic and political landscape.
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CEO and CFO Freed from FBR’s Arrest Powers
Karachi, July 10, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been stripped of its controversial powers to arrest the CEO and CFO of companies allegedly involved in tax fraud.
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Business community rises against FBR’s arrest powers
Multan, July 9, 2025 — A thunderous wave of resistance is sweeping across Pakistan as the business community unites in fierce opposition to the sweeping arrest and investigation powers granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through the controversial Finance Act, 2025.
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Sindh notifies Rs40,000 minimum wage for 2025-26
Karachi, July 5, 2025 – In a significant move to uplift the standard of living of laborers, the Sindh government has officially notified the implementation of new minimum wage rates, setting the monthly wage at Rs40,000 for unskilled adult and adolescent workers. This decision aims to ensure fair compensation and improve labor conditions across the province.
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NEV Adoption Levy Act, 2025: What You Need to Know!
Karachi, July 4, 2025 – Say goodbye to business as usual in the auto industry! The federal government has officially rolled out the New Energy Vehicles (NEV) Adoption Levy Act, 2025, effective from July 1, and it’s a game-changer for anyone involved in the world of cars, motorcycles, buses, and trucks.
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Sindh brings major changes to Motor Vehicles Act, 1939
Karachi, July 3, 2025 — Big changes are underway for vehicle owners in Sindh as the provincial government has officially updated the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 through the recently approved Finance Act, 2025.
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Finance Ministry issues major errata to tax expenditure report
Islamabad, July 2, 2025 – In an unexpected twist that has stirred both curiosity and criticism, the Finance Ministry has issued a formal errata to its tax expenditure report for the fiscal year 2024-25, drastically revising earlier figures and raising questions about transparency in budget formulation.
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