Milk in Karachi now costs more than Paris
Milk prices in Pakistan surged by more than a fifth after a new tax was applied, making the dairy staple more expensive than in France, Australia...
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President gives assent to tax-laden finance bill
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday accorded his approval to Finance Bill 2024 for the new fiscal year...
Go to articleGovt passes tax-laden budget ahead of fresh IMF loan
Pakistan's parliament moved to pass the government's tax-heavy finance bill on Friday for the coming fiscal year...
Go to articleAJK govt presents Rs264bn budget
The Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) government on Tuesday presented the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 of over Rs264 billion...
Go to articleFinance Bill 2024: Senate proposes 128 recommendations to National Assembly
The Senate on Monday proposed a total of 128 recommendations including nine about the PSDP for year 2024-25 to the National Assembly...
Go to articleAJK PM highlights budget grant need
Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir highlighted the need for an increase in the budget grant, which has remained stagnant for the past five years...
Go to articleSenate Committee upholds 20% FED on packaged juices
In response to the Fruit Juice Council's proposal to abolish the 20% Federal Excise Duty (FED) on packaged juices, the Senate Standing Committee...
Go to articleBudget Blues: Pakistan's high-stakes tax strategy
Pakistan’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year reflects the necessity to shrink the fiscal deficit with somewhat harsh taxes spanning across various segments...
Go to articleBudget FY25 targets deficit reduction, supporting IMF prospects: Fitch
Pakistan’s ambitious FY25 budget strengthens prospects for an IMF deal, Fitch Ratings says...
Go to articleREAP Chairman denounces hybrid tax model in national budget
Chela Ram Kewlani, Chairman Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has strongly opposed the announcement in National Budget of converting...
Go to articleEthanol industry appeals to FM over new 29% tax in FY25 budget
The recent tax policy changes for the ethanol industry, which include eliminating the previously beneficial 1% full and final tax and imposing a burdensome...
Go to articlePension expenditure to jump 23.5% in FY25
The federal government has set a target to disburse Rs1.014 trillion as pensions in the fiscal year 2024-25, a significant jump of 23.51%...
Go to articleFY25 budget deals catastrophic blow to textile industry: APTMA
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has voiced severe concerns regarding the FY25 budget proposed by the government...
Go to articlePakistan plans 91.8% coverage of federal deficit via domestic sources in FY2025
Pakistan’s government plans to cover 91.8% of its federal deficit during the upcoming fiscal year (July-June FY2025) through domestic markets...
Go to articlePunjab govt to present budget for FY25 today
The Punjab budget for the next fiscal year (FY25) is set to be presented in the Provincial Assembly in Lahore today, says the Information Ministry...
Go to articleMuhammad Aurangzeb addresses budget concerns
Muhammad Aurangzeb in a post-budget press conference on Thursday clarified that the PDL would be gradual during the next fiscal year...
Go to articleBudget FY25: Enhanced FED measures on multiple sectors
The government has introduced stringent measures for Federal Excise Duty (FED), with the current rate of Rs2 per kilogram of cement set to increase...
Go to articleBudget FY25: What You Need to Know
The Government of Pakistan announced the budget for 2024-25 on Wednesday. Here is an overview of key changes that you need to know...
Go to articleFederal Budget proposes shift to value-based tax for motor vehicles
The advance tax on the registration of motor vehicles, which is currently based on engine capacity, is proposed to be shifted to a value-based system...
Go to articleGovt targets Rs1.28tr from Petroleum Levy in FY25
The federal government has set a target to collect Rs1.28 trillion through the petroleum levy in the fiscal year 2024-25, a significant jump of 33.4% YoY...
Go to articleBudget FY25 Visualized
The government of Pakistan has announced the budget for 2024-25 on Wednesday. Here is an overview of key budget figures through graphs...
Go to articleSalaried class faces notable tax hike
Almost all income tax slabs for salaried individuals have been revised, resulting in significantly higher taxation across all income levels...
Go to articleTax rate on mutual fund dividends set to rise to 25% in FY25
The Federal government has proposed that the tax rate on dividends derived from mutual funds that earn 50% or more of their income from profit...
Go to articleTax rate for TIER-I textile, leather retailers raised to 18% in FY25
The TIER-I retailers in the textile and leather products sector will face a higher tax slab in the upcoming fiscal year (FY25)
Go to articlePensions hiked by 15% for FY25
The Federal government has proposed a 15% increase in the pension of retired employees in the FY25 budget...
Go to articleRevised salaried tax rates shake middle-income brackets
Almost all income tax slabs for salaried individuals have been revised, resulting in significantly higher taxation across all income levels...
Go to articleFATA/PATA tax exemptions extended for another year
The Federal government has proposed to further extend the income and withholding tax exemptions for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)...
Go to articleFY25 Budget unveils end of tax exemption on utility subsidies
The subsidies provided by the government to consumers by paying utility companies, which were previously exempt from tax, will now be subject to taxation...
Go to articleGovt fixes 15% capital gains tax on securities
The government has decided to set the capital gains tax at a flat rate of 15% for filers for the sale of securities acquired on or after July 1, 2024...
Go to articleNon-Filers barred from exiting Pakistan
The FY24-25 budget has proposed barring the exit from Pakistan of individuals who do not file returns even in response to notices...
Go to articleGovt hikes petroleum levy by Rs20 to Rs80 for FY25
The federal government has decided to increase the maximum petroleum levy by Rs20 to Rs80 per unit on High-speed diesel oil (HSDO) and Motor gasoline...
Go to articleHighlights of Budget 2024-25
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb is delivering the budget speech for the financial year 2024-25...
Go to articleGovt sets record Rs1.5tr PSDP for FY2024-25
The government has set highest ever size of the Federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2024-25 at Rs1.5 trillioN...
Go to articleGovt likely to hike taxes in budget amid IMF loan pressure
Pakistan’s government is set to unveil its budget Wednesday, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb likely under pressure to hike taxes and boost revenue...
Go to articlePakistan to unveil ambitious budget for FY25 with IMF bailout in sight
Pakistan's coalition government will present on Wednesday its budget for the fiscal year to June 2025 that analysts expect to set ambitious fiscal targets...
Go to articleSignificant progress made in achieving macroeconomic stability: FM
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that despite challenges, the country had made significant progress...
Go to articleM2 surges 7%, NFA rebounds, private sector credit decelerates: Economic Survey FY24
Broad Money (M2) grew by 7.0% to reach Rs 2,216.1 billion during July-March FY2024, compared to a 4.4% growth of Rs1,211.5bn in the same period last year...
Go to articlePakistan Economic Survey FY24
Pakistan’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a growth of 2.38% in the fiscal year 2023-24 as compared to a negative growth of 0.21% in the previous year.
Go to articlePakistan's budget will aim to set stage for IMF bailout
Pakistan's coalition government is expected to lay out ambitious fiscal targets in the 2024/2025 (July-June) budget on Wednesday...
Go to articlePakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 to be unveiled today
The Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 will be launched on Tuesday...
Go to articleNEC approves 5-year development plan
The National Economic Council on Monday approved in principle the 13th five-year National Development Plan alongside approving annual economic growth target...
Go to articleGovt to present a people-friendly budget for FY 2024-25: Amir Muqam
Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam has assured that the government would present a people-friendly and development-oriented budget for 2024-25...
Go to articleHistory shows CGT hikes don’t scare investors: Report
Pakistan stock market has plummeted 2.3%, or 1,764 points, over the past seven sessions amidst fears of an increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) or dividend tax..
Go to articlePSX proposes 20% tax credit to boost IPO listings in FY25 budget
To encourage companies to engage in an IPO and list on the Exchange, the Pakistan Stock Exchange has proposed to the Ministry of Finance (MoF)...
Go to articlePSX proposes comprehensive tax reforms to MoF, FBR for budget FY25
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has submitted a series of important tax proposals to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
Go to articleBusiness community demands relief in budget FY25
The business community has demanded relief and facilities for the promotion of industry in the upcoming budget 2024-25 by broadening the tax net...
Go to articleGovt likely to present federal budget on June 12
The federal government is likely to present the federal budget for the year 2024-25 on June 12, well-informed sources told Mettis Global News...
Go to articleFPCCI calls for growth-oriented budget 2024-25 for trade, industry
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday called for a growth-oriented budget 2024-25 for the trade and industry...
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