Karachi, May 14, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has put forth a significant recommendation as part of its tax proposals for the upcoming budget 2025-26: a ban on all property transactions undertaken by individuals who are not active filers of income tax returns.
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OICCI suggests strategic tax incentives for budget 2025-26
Karachi, May 13, 2025 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has put forward a comprehensive set of tax reform proposals aimed at fostering compliance, promoting sustainability, and stimulating inclusive economic growth in Pakistan. The proposals, submitted ahead of the federal budget 2025-26, emphasize the need for strategic incentives rather than punitive measures.
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Foreign investors push Pakistan to scrap Rs5,000 banknote
Karachi, May 13, 2025 – A group of foreign investors operating in Pakistan has urged the government to demonetize the Rs5,000 currency note as part of a broader push to discourage cash-based transactions and accelerate the country’s shift toward a digital economy.
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Pakistan may abolish sales tax on cotton in 2025-26 budget
Islamabad, May 13, 2025 — The government of Pakistan is considering a significant tax reform by planning to abolish the 18% sales tax on locally produced cotton in the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26.
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KTBA urges government to abolish tax on NPOs surplus funds
Karachi, May 12, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has called on the government to abolish the tax on surplus funds of Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) in the upcoming federal budget for 2025–26.
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OICCI proposes POS integration at airlines and travel agencies
Karachi, May 12, 2025 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has recommended that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) install Point-of-Sale (POS) systems at all airlines and travel agencies in Pakistan, as part of its proposals for the upcoming 2025-26 federal budget.
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FBR advised to enforce mandatory return filing for professionals
Karachi, May 11, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been strongly urged to implement compulsory income tax return filing for professionals across various sectors, particularly those affiliated with formal associations and professional bodies such as bar councils and trade organizations.
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Smoking poses serious health risks: FBR mulls cigarette FED hike
Islamabad, May 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively considering a significant increase in the federal excise duty (FED) on cigarettes in the upcoming 2025–26 budget, citing the severe health risks posed by smoking.
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OICCI proposes new measures to track undeclared properties
Karachi, May 10, 2025 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has put forward a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), aimed at identifying and documenting undeclared immovable properties across the country.
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Expected tax rate cuts for salaried individuals in budget 2025-26
The upcoming federal budget for 2025-26 is expected to include significant relief measures for salaried individuals, with a key focus on easing the tax burden.
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