Features of federal budget FY27 Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am The first article on features of the federal budget of 2026-27 was published last week, with a focus on the more...
A tax breather – not a digital leap Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am Budget FY27 is broadly positive for Pakistan’s IT exporters but calling it a technology budget would be an...
LCCI lauds PM for growth-oriented budget Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his...
Finance minister addresses post-budget press conference: ‘We’re now moving forward toward growth’ Updated 14 Jun, 2026 05:22pm ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said that the 2026–27 Budget reflects the government’s...
Outsourcing seized goods’ auction: Senate panel approves customs proposal Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance Saturday approved a customs proposal under the Finance Bill 2026...
Trade bodies, business leaders laud ‘balanced budget’ Updated 14 Jun, 2026 08:48pm Congratulate PM Shehbaz, Finance Minister Aurangzeb for presenting 'excellent and public-oriented budget'
Rs650bn in enforcement & tax policy steps introduced Updated 13 Jun, 2026 09:15am ISLAMABAD: The government has taken enforcement and tax policy measures of nearly Rs 650 billion including...
Super tax on up to Rs500m income abolished Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am ISLAMABAD: Finance Bill 2026 has abolished super tax on persons having income of up to Rs. 500 million. The rate has...
Businesses say it’s a balanced budget but lacks exports revival vision Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am KARACHI: Business and industrial community has termed the budget 2026-27 as balanced but said it lacks vision for...
OICCI cautiously welcomes budget Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has welcomed the Federal Budget 2026–27 and...
Tax relief, Super Tax cuts to boost PSX sentiment: experts Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am KARACHI: The budget has been largely viewed as positive for the equity market, with analysts highlighting tax relief...
FBR must stop punishing compliance Updated 10 Jun, 2026 07:13am The formal economy is approaching a breaking point. Compliant businesses and taxpayers can no longer be expected to...
Budget must prioritise exports, broaden tax base: BMPP Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan...
Businessmen voice mistrust over upcoming budget for FY27 Published 04 Jun, 2026 09:07pm Ask govt to present export-led growth budget
Broaden the base or burden the few Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:01am Pakistan’s economy is at a turning point. Stabilisation efforts are underway, investor sentiment is cautiously...
KTBA seeks abolishment of super tax Published 30 May, 2026 06:00am KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has demanded Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to abolish the super tax...
Investing in health sector: tax incentives to modernize pharmaceutical sector Updated 26 May, 2026 07:02am The pharmaceutical sector is a strategic nation al asset: it safeguards public health, generates export earnings and...
FBR approached to refund 7E, Super Tax collections Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been approached to refund taxes collected under section 7E (deemed...
Budget proposals to be shared with IMF, govt assures textile sector Updated 18 May, 2026 09:17am Textile industry demands urgent tax, energy, and refund reforms, warning high costs and Rs327bn in pending refunds cripple competitiveness.
Withdrawal of Super Tax: Kayani doesn’t confirm any possibility Updated 15 May, 2026 09:14am ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani Thursday did not confirm any possibility of the...
Patchwork economics Published 15 May, 2026 06:03am EDITORIAL: The flood of sector-specific demands placed before the Senate Standing Committee on Finance ahead of the...
Revenue target in FY27 budget: Govt mulls Rs780bn enforcement measures instead of new taxes Updated 12 May, 2026 09:24am Taxpayers can expect relief in the next budget as the government avoids new taxes, focusing instead on robust enforcement
Removal of super tax, rationalisation of WHT on exporters recommended Published 08 May, 2026 06:08am ISLAMABAD: The textile exporters, dairy, telecom, and real estate sector have strongly proposed that Finance Bill...
Super tax is additional tax on income: FCC Updated 02 May, 2026 09:20am ISLAMABAD: In a significant ruling with far-reaching implications for Pakistan’s tax regime, the Federal...
Super tax and collapse of constitutional limits Published 30 Apr, 2026 05:56pm The Federal Constitutional Court’s long-awaited detailed judgment released on April 29, 2026 (short order was...
Sections 4b and 4c of ITO 2001: FCC issues detailed judgement on Super Tax Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:07am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday issued a detailed judgment on Super Tax levied under...
Working capital: Textile industry seeks enhanced refinance facilities Updated 25 Apr, 2026 09:17am ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile industry has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to enhance export refinance...
OICCI proposes phased corporate tax cuts, end to super tax Updated 20 Apr, 2026 08:55am KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has proposed wide-ranging tax reforms aimed...
Default surcharge on super tax: PBC urges FBR to withdraw recovery notices Updated 20 Apr, 2026 09:07am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately withdraw...
Deepening super tax controversy Published 17 Apr, 2026 06:16am The power to tax involves the power to destroy—McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 U.S. (4 Wheat.) 316 (1819) The...