Tag: Budget 2026
Salaried Tax Relief vs. Hikes: Progressive Changes in Budget 2025–26
The federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26, unveiled on June 10, 2025, introduces significant reforms targeting the salaried class in Pakistan. These reforms strike a balance between targeted tax relief for low- and middle-income earners and increased revenue mobilization from higher-income brackets. Here’s a detailed analysis of what the changes mean for salaried individuals. 1. Tax Slab Revisions: Relief … Read more
FBR Abolishes 4% Further Sales Tax to Formalize Dealers & Retailer in Tax Net
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to take a bold and strategic step in the upcoming Budget 2025–26. The authority plans to eliminate the 4% “further sales tax” that currently applies to supplies made by registered enterprises to unregistered buyers. Although this measure will lead to a temporary dip in revenue collection, the … Read more
Pakistan’s 2025–26 Budget: Government to Ban Non-Filers from Purchasing Property and Vehicles
As Pakistan prepares to unveil its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, a significant policy shift is on the horizon: the government plans to prohibit tax non-filers from purchasing property and vehicles. This measure aims to broaden the tax base and fulfill commitments made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the ongoing loan … Read more
IMF Rejects Cash and Gold Taxes, Offers Relief for Salaried Class in Pakistan
As Pakistan prepares to unveil its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on June 10, recent developments in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have brought significant changes to the proposed fiscal policies. The IMF has agreed to provide tax relief for the salaried class while rejecting the government’s proposal to impose taxes … Read more



