Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a significant fiscal development, the federal government has proposed an income tax on pension income exceeding Rs10 million annually as part of the Finance Bill, 2025.
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Finance Bill 2025 empowers authorities for immediate tax recovery
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance enforcement and ensure timely collection of dues, the Finance Bill 2025 has proposed amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, empowering tax authorities to initiate immediate recovery of outstanding tax liabilities.
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Finance Bill 2025 restricts financial transactions for ineligibles
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – In a major policy shift to improve tax compliance and documentation of the economy, the Finance Bill 2025 has proposed strict restrictions on various financial transactions for ineligibles — individuals or entities that have failed to file annual income tax returns despite having taxable income.
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Finance Bill 2025 proposes minimum rental income benchmark
Karachi, June 11, 2025 – The Finance Bill 2025 has proposed a significant amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, by introducing a minimum fair market value benchmark for rental income derived from commercial properties.
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FBR’s tax collection target revised down to Rs11.90 trillion for FY25
Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – The federal government has officially revised downward the tax collection target for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the current fiscal year 2024-25, lowering it to Rs11.90 trillion from the earlier target of Rs12.97 trillion. This downward revision reflects the challenges faced in meeting revenue goals amid ongoing economic pressures.
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Pakistan introduces carbon levy at Rs2.50 per liter for FY26
Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – In a landmark move toward environmental sustainability and fiscal reform, the Government of Pakistan has officially introduced a carbon levy on petroleum products for the first time in its history.
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Finance Bill 2025: Salient Features of Federal Excise Duty
Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a summary of significant changes to the Federal Excise Act, 2005, introduced through the Finance Bill 2025. These amendments are part of broader fiscal reforms aimed at improving tax compliance, curbing tax evasion, and streamlining enforcement mechanisms.
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Finance Bill 2025: Salient Features of Income Tax Ordinance
Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – As part of the ongoing fiscal reforms, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled major amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 through the Finance Bill 2025.
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Finance Bill 2025: Salient Features of Changes in Sales Tax Act
Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a comprehensive set of amendments to the Sales Tax Act, 1990 under the newly proposed Finance Bill 2025.
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Finance Bill 2025: Salient Features of Customs Duties
Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled the salient features of the Finance Bill 2025, focusing extensively on reforms and amendments in the Customs sector under the Customs Act, 1969.
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