Islamabad, June 26, 2025 — In a significant fiscal development, the National Assembly on Thursday approved the much-anticipated Budget 2025-26, with a total outlay of Rs17.57 trillion. The federal budget, which takes effect from July 1, was passed after intense deliberations and a clause-by-clause reading in the lower house of Parliament.
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Supplying goods without tax invoice to be treated as tax fraud
Karachi, June 26, 2025 – In a bold and sweeping move aimed at clamping down on tax evasion, the federal government has proposed a major amendment to the Finance Bill 2025, redefining the scope of tax fraud to include any supply of goods made without the issuance of a valid tax invoice.
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Bank accounts of unregistered sales tax evaders face suspension
Islamabad, June 26, 2025 – In a bold and unprecedented move, the government has armed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with new powers to crack down on unregistered sales tax evaders, targeting their bank accounts under the amended Finance Bill 2025-26.
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PM Shehbaz orders tax relief on agricultural machinery
Islamabad, June 25, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to reduce taxation on agricultural machinery and tools, in a significant move aimed at energizing Pakistan’s agriculture sector.
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Pakistan witnesses 55% annual surge in voluntary tax payment
Karachi, June 25, 2025 — In a seismic shift for Pakistan’s tax culture, voluntary tax payment has exploded by a staggering 55%, signaling a dramatic rise in public trust, financial awareness, and patriotic commitment to national development. This surge isn’t just a number—it marks a powerful move towards a more self-sustaining and transparent economy.
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PSX soars 5.23% as Iran-Israel ceasefire sparks market rally
Karachi, June 24, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a powerful rebound on Tuesday, surging 5.23% following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel.
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FBR collects Rs53 billion through automatic closure of tax audits
Karachi, June 24, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully recovered a substantial amount of Rs53 billion during the tax year 2024 through the automatic closure of income tax audits, under a special provision of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Iran-Israel ceasefire: PSX hits upper circuits, triggers halt
Karachi, June 24, 2025 – The trading at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday halted following breaching the upper cap of 5% at 11:26 AM.
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Aurangzeb sets economic transaction limits for non-filers
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while concluding the debate on the Finance Bill 2024-25 in the National Assembly, unveiled critical exemption limits concerning restrictions on economic transactions by non-filers and ineligible persons.
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Pakistan to import 500,000 tons of sugar after reckless export
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – In a dramatic policy reversal that has sent shockwaves through economic and political circles, Pakistan has been forced to approve the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar after allowing a massive outflow of the commodity earlier this fiscal year.
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