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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National Assembly approves major tax relief for banks in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at easing the financial burden on Pakistan’s banking sector, the National Assembly has ratified the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which offers substantial tax relief for banks.
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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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No new taxes on tobacco crop, assures law minister
ISLAMABAD, May 17 — Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Friday assured the National Assembly that no new regulations or taxes have been imposed on the tobacco sector, particularly on the crop or landowners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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FBR introduces new licensing rules for freight forwarders
Islamabad, May 16, 2025 -In a major regulatory move aimed at formalizing and streamlining Pakistan’s cargo and logistics sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed framework for licensing freight forwarders across the country.
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RTO-1 Karachi locks down top car showroom over POS breach
Karachi, May 16, 2025 – The Regional Tax Office (RTO)-1 Karachi has sealed a car showroom for violating the mandatory Point of Sale (POS) integration requirements set by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Pakistan caps customs duty at 15%, reduces duty slabs to four
Islamabad, May 16, 2025 – In a bold step towards comprehensive trade and economic reform, the Government of Pakistan has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Customs tariff structure by capping the maximum customs duty at 15% and reducing the number of duty slabs to four.
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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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