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.
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NA committee approves power division budget proposals for 2026-27
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.
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Tax Policy Office invites budget proposals for FY2026-27 as FBR’s role separated
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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SCCI submits budget FY27 proposals to Tax Policy Office
Peshawar, January 7, 2026 — The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has submitted comprehensive proposals to the Federal Tax Policy Office (TPO) for inclusion in the upcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, calling for wide-ranging tax reforms to promote growth, investment, and ease of doing business.
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Commerce ministry invites tariff-related budget proposals for FY 2026–27
Islamabad, December 26, 2025 — The Ministry of Commerce has formally invited stakeholders to submit customs and tariff-related budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year 2026–27, aiming to refine Pakistan’s tariff structure in line with national economic priorities.
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SDPI raises alarm over implications of budget 2025-26
Islamabad, June 15, 2025 — The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has raised serious concerns over the far-reaching implications of the federal budget 2025-26, warning that its measures could compromise Pakistan’s economic stability, debt management, climate goals, and social protection frameworks.
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2025-26 budget incorporates several ICMAP proposals
Karachi, June 14, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has lauded the federal government for integrating several of its key recommendations in the newly unveiled budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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Surprises await in Budget 2025-26: all eyes on Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD – Brace yourselves: the Budget 2025-26 is set to be unveiled tonight, and it’s bursting with surprises that could shake the financial foundations of the country. Insiders from the Ministry of Finance hint at a series of dramatic fiscal measures that have been kept tightly under wraps — until now.
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FPCCI calls for abolition of Section 7E to prevent capital flight
Karachi, June 9, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has made a strong appeal to the government to abolish Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 in the upcoming federal budget for 2025–26.
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FPCCI urges elimination of further tax in FY26 budget
Karachi, June 9, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has made a strong appeal to the government to abolish the “further tax” imposed under the Sales Tax Act in the upcoming federal budget for 2025–26.
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