Committee stresses balanced fiscal policies to broaden tax base and support investment growth
A committee constituted by Shehbaz Sharif has recommended growth-oriented tax measures for the upcoming federal budget 2026-27, as the government seeks to strengthen revenue collection while supporting economic expansion.
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Government plans technology-driven tax reforms to curb evasion and improve transparency
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to introduce an AI-based tax system through the upcoming Finance Bill 2026 to identify false information in tax returns and strengthen enforcement against tax evasion.
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Finance minister meets ICAP delegation
Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured chartered accountants that the government will introduce facilitative tax measures in the upcoming Budget 2026-27.
(more…)Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed the restoration of a simpler and predictable Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters in the upcoming federal budget 2026-27.
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Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed increasing the taxable salary income threshold to Rs1.2 million annually in the federal budget 2026-27, compared to the existing limit of Rs600,000.
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The federal government on Saturday reviewed export promotion schemes and policy options for the upcoming federal budget 2026-27 as part of efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s exports and improve global competitiveness.
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Pakistan’s telecom industry has recommended reducing the withholding tax rate from 6% to 4% in the upcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, as part of a broader set of fiscal reforms aimed at supporting digital growth, broadband expansion and investment in telecom infrastructure.
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The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented its budget proposals for the fiscal year 2026-27 to Muhammad Aurangzeb during a meeting focused on economic reforms, industrial revival and export growth.
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ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 – Policy experts at a seminar hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute on Thursday called on Pakistan’s government to raise tobacco taxes in the 2026-27 federal budget, saying stronger taxation could reduce smoking rates, improve public health and increase revenue collection.
(more…)ISLAMABAD, May 5, 2026 – The Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP) presented its budget proposals for 2026-27 in a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, focusing on strengthening the mutual fund industry and enhancing the country’s savings framework.
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