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Budget FY26-27

COMMENTARY ON FINANCE ACT 2026-27

The Finance Bill, 2026 was presented in the National Assembly on 12 June 2026 as part of the Federal Budget 2026–27. Following deliberation and approval by Parliament, the President of Pakistan, under Article 75 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, assented to the Bill, which has now become the Finance Act, 2026 and is effective from 1 July 2026.

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18% sales tax abolition on shipping hailed as major boost

The government has abolished the 18% sales tax on the shipping industry in the 2026-27 budget.

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Finance Bill 2026: Ambition, Automation, and the Audit State

The Finance Bill 2026, tabled by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, is more than the routine legislative vehicle for the federal government's annual revenue proposals.

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Post-Budget Press Briefing: Govt Shifts Gears from Stabilisation to Export-Led Growth

A day after unveiling the Rs18.8 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27, the government's economic team gathered in Islamabad to defend what it called a "people-friendly and growth-oriented" financial plan aimed at steering Pakistan from economic stabilisation towards export-led growth.

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Budget FY27 balances tax cuts, new levies

Pakistan has set an ambitious tax collection goal of PKR15.264 trillion for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in FY2026-27, accompanied by a mix of revenue-enhancing measures and targeted tax relief for individuals and businesses.

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Budget FY26-27: Reaction

The federal budget FY27 drew broad appreciation from business bodies, consumer advocacy groups, the trader community, and citizens, with stakeholders welcoming measures targeting industrial growth, affordable housing, export competitiveness, and tax relief for small businesses.

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