The Finance Bill 2025 has introduced a series of significant proposals to amend the Sales Tax Act, 1990, aimed at expanding the tax base, enhancing compliance, and curbing tax evasion.
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Summary of income tax amendments through Finance Bill 2025
The Finance Bill 2025 proposes wide-ranging amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, aimed at restructuring the tax regime for tax year 2026, starting from July 1, 2025.
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Finance Bill 2025 revises tax structure on immovable properties
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a dramatic shake-up of the real estate sector, the Finance Bill 2025 has introduced sweeping changes that deliver substantial relief for buyers of immovable properties, while significantly increasing the tax burden on sellers.
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Finance Bill 2025 imposes 20% tax rate on bank profit
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a move set to impact millions of savers and investors across the country, the government has proposed a notable increase in the tax rate on profit earned from bank deposits under the Finance Bill 2025.
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Super tax shake-up unveiled in Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 11, 2025 – In a move that has sent ripples across Pakistan’s corporate and high-net-worth sectors, the government has proposed a dramatic revision of the super tax regime through the highly anticipated Finance Bill 2025.
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Finance Bill 2025 unleashes Rs600 billion additional tax burden
In a dramatic fiscal move, the Finance Bill 2025 has dropped a heavy hammer on the Pakistani public, proposing an enormous burden of over Rs600 billion in new taxes and enforcement measures.
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Comprehensive tariff reforms unveiled in Finance Bill 2025
In a significant move under the Finance Bill 2025, the federal government has launched an extensive customs reform and tariff rationalization initiative aimed at simplifying the tax regime, reducing import costs, and aligning Pakistan’s trade practices with international standards. Central to these reforms is the introduction of new tariff slabs and the overhaul of existing duties, reflecting a policy shift toward greater efficiency and transparency in customs procedures.
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Finance Bill 2025 unveils revised salary income tax rates
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a major fiscal shift aimed at adjusting the tax burden on salaried individuals, the Finance Bill 2025 has proposed new income tax rates for salary earners in Pakistan.
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FBR to collect banking information of high-risk individuals
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a significant development aimed at tightening the noose around tax evaders, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted sweeping powers to obtain information from banks concerning individuals deemed high-risk for tax purposes. This authority has been introduced through the Finance Bill 2025, which proposes a new section—175AA—to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Finance Bill 2025 targets digital transactions in massive tax sweep
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a dramatic shake-up of Pakistan’s digital economy, the federal government has unleashed a sweeping new tax regime on digital transactions through e-commerce platforms as part of the Finance Bill 2025. The latest move targets the booming world of online sales, aiming to bring long-ignored digital commerce into the tax net.
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