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Pakistan stock brokers seek CGT exemption after 3 years

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi – The Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA) has proposed a major tax relief for investors, calling for a complete exemption from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on securities held for more than three years in its budget proposals for 2026–27.

ICMAP suggests 2% tax on high-value additional properties

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, March 25, 2026 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has proposed the introduction of an additional residential property tax in the upcoming federal budget 2026-27, aiming to address imbalances in Pakistan’s housing market.

ICMAP pushes luxury taxes and farmer incentives for Budget 2026–27

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, March 20, 2026 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has submitted a comprehensive set of revenue proposals to the Ministry of Finance for consideration in the upcoming Federal Budget 2026–27, aimed at broadening the tax base, documenting informal sectors, and generating sustainable revenue.

ICMAP unveils bold tax proposals for Pakistan Budget 2026–27

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, March 16, 2026 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has submitted a comprehensive set of tax proposals to the Tax Policy Office (TPO), Ministry of Finance, aimed at enhancing revenue generation and formalizing the economy for the upcoming Federal Budget 2026–27.

PM Shehbaz vows growth, tax reforms, export boost in budget 2026-27

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, February 25, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday underscored the urgent need to prioritize economic growth, industrial production, exports, and both local and foreign investment in the upcoming federal budget for 2026-27, while calling for a broad-based reduction in indirect taxes to ease the burden on consumers.

Government considers industry tax relief in Budget 2026-27: Haroon Akhtar

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, February 25, 2026 — The government is considering tax incentives and relaxations for industries in the upcoming federal budget 2026-27, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, announced on Wednesday. The move aims to make the budget business-friendly and support sustainable economic growth.

NA committee approves power division budget proposals for 2026-27

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, February 18, 2026 — The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Power Division has approved budgetary proposals for the fiscal year 2026–27, aiming to strengthen Pakistan’s power sector and ensure timely completion of ongoing projects.

Pakistan releases schedule for presenting budget 2026-27

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 28, 2026 – The Federal Finance Ministry has officially released the detailed schedule for the preparation and presentation of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.

FBR plans tough measures against tax evaders through Finance Bill 2026

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 13, 2026: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to introduce stringent laws targeting tax evasion under the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to broaden the tax net and increase revenue collection from affluent individuals and businesses.

Tax Policy Office invites budget proposals for FY2026-27 as FBR’s role separated

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 8, 2026 — The Tax Policy Office (TPO), operating under the Ministry of Finance, has invited tax-related proposals from stakeholders for the federal budget 2026-27 following the formal separation of tax policy formulation from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

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