Islamabad, May 18, 2025 — In a significant policy shift toward environmental sustainability, Pakistan is poised to impose a carbon levy in the upcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
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This is parent category of budget presented by Pakistan government. Here you will find year-wise federal and provincial budgets.
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Jewellery exporters urge key tax reforms in budget 2025-26
Karachi, May 18, 2025 – The Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company has submitted an extensive set of proposals for the upcoming federal budget 2025-26, urging the government to introduce critical reforms to ensure the survival and competitiveness of Pakistan’s jewellery exporters.
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KTBA recommends 40% tax credit for teachers and researchers
Karachi, May 18, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has called for the restoration of a 40% tax credit on income earned by qualified teachers and researchers in its detailed budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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FBR urged to reinstate sales tax on petroleum products in budget
Karachi, May 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been strongly urged to reinstate the sales tax on petroleum products in the upcoming 2025-26 federal budget, as per detailed tax proposals submitted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI).
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Pakistan and IMF engage in talks on salary tax rationalization
Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have initiated crucial discussions on the rationalization of salary taxation in the forthcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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Pakistan plans major tax regime overhaul for gold trade in budget
ISLAMABAD, May 17, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan is actively reviewing proposals to reshape the tax regime for gold transactions in the upcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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Aurangzeb engages American businesses on budget 2025-26
Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a high-level meeting on Friday with representatives of American businesses in Pakistan to discuss key tax and economic proposals for the upcoming 2025-26 federal budget.
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OICCI proposes structural customs reforms to combat smuggling
Karachi, May 16, 2025 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has called for wide-ranging customs reforms aimed at curbing smuggling and strengthening Pakistan’s trade integrity.
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Pakistan may relax age limit on used cars import in budget 2025-26
Pakistan is reportedly considering a major policy shift by extending the age limit for the import of old and used cars from the current three years to five years.
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Pakistan considers tax relief for tobacco sector in FY26 budget
The federal government is currently evaluating a proposal to extend significant tax relief to the tobacco sector in the forthcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. Industry representatives have reportedly submitted two key demands: the creation of a third excise duty tier with a lower rate of Rs 2,525 per 1,000 cigarette sticks, and a reduction in the current federal excise duty (FED) from Rs 5,050 to Rs 3,800 per 1,000 sticks.
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