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ICE Vehicles Face Higher Costs Under Budget 2025–26
The federal government has introduced a new tax on petrol and diesel vehicles in the Budget for 2025–26, impacting all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, whether locally
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GST Hike May Raise Prices of Small Cars
The federal government is expected to present the 2025–26 budget today, with early reports indicating significant changes in taxation aimed at boosting revenue by around Rs2,000
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Govt Plans Higher Taxes on Cash, Cars and E-Commerce
The federal government is reportedly planning a wide range of tax changes in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with a particular focus on cash
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Think Tank Proposes Super Tax Cap and Real Estate Tax Relief in Budget 2025-26
The Economic Policy Business Development Think Tank has strongly recommended that the Super Tax should apply only to corporations with profits exceeding Rs 10 billion, and that withholding
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Budget to Reward Digital, Discourage Cash Deals
The federal government is preparing to offer inflation-adjusted salary relief for public sector employees in the 2025–26 budget, while also focusing on steps to reduce cash-
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Govt Mulls Lowering Tax on Cold Drinks to Attract Foreign Investment
The federal government is considering a reduction in the federal excise duty (FED) on aerated beverages in the 2025–26 budget, in a move aimed at encouraging foreign
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Govt Mulls New Taxes on Packaged Snacks to Raise Rs150 Billion
The federal government is working on a proposal to impose Federal Excise Duty (FED) and additional sales tax on a wide range of popular packaged food items in
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Pakistan Eyes Industry Relief and Wider Tax Net in Budget Talks with IMF
As Pakistan finalizes its Budget for 2025–26, discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continue, focusing on a range of tax measures intended to strengthen revenue without