Islamabad, June 7, 2025 — The federal government is preparing to bring freelancers under the tax radar as part of major fiscal reforms in the upcoming budget for 2025-26, scheduled to be presented on June 10.
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FED on properties may be abolished in Budget 2025-26
Islamabad, June 7, 2025 – The Federal Excise Duty (FED) imposed on the transaction of immovable properties is likely to be abolished in the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26, expected to be presented on June 10.
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Budget 2025–26: salary and pension increases under review
ISLAMABAD, June 7, 2025 – The federal government is actively reviewing proposals to increase salary and pension for government employees in the upcoming Budget 2025–26, despite tight fiscal space and growing pressure from coalition partners.
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Budget Shock 2025-26: tax on cash withdrawal set to double
ISLAMABAD – In what is being dubbed a bombshell ahead of the federal budget 2025-26, the government of Pakistan is reportedly set to double the withholding tax on cash withdrawal from banks, a move that could shake businesses and individuals alike.
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Pakistan’s corporate tax burden highest in Asian region: KTBA
Karachi, June 6, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has called on the federal government to lower Pakistan’s corporate tax rate, highlighting that it is currently the highest in Asia.
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FBR considers GST on cross-border online sales in FY26 Budget
ISLAMABAD, June 6, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively exploring the imposition of General Sales Tax (GST) on cross-border online sales as part of the upcoming budget for 2025–26.
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ICMAP summarizes tax suggestions for June 10 Budget 2025–26
Karachi, June 5, 2025 – With the Federal Budget 2025–26 set to be unveiled on June 10, the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has reiterated its detailed tax policy proposals submitted earlier to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Jazz CEO urges tax relief for telecom sector in FY26 budget
Islamabad, June 5, 2025 – Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and Chairman of the Telecom Operators Association of Pakistan, has urged the government to ease the tax burden on the telecom sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26 budget.
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Tax expert backs CVT for broadening tax base in budget 2025-26
Karachi, June 5, 2025 – A leading tax expert has strongly supported the implementation and expansion of the Capital Value Tax (CVT) in the upcoming federal budget 2025-26 as a strategic measure to broaden Pakistan’s tax base and improve equity in the tax system.
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New framework proposed to tax digital platforms in Pakistan
Islamabad, June 4, 2025 – A new framework has been put forward to bring digital platforms in Pakistan under the tax net. This proposal, presented by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), is part of the country’s upcoming 2025–26 budget suggestions.
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