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The federal government is preparing comprehensive tax reforms worth approximately Rs. 600 billion for the upcoming 2025-26 budget, according to analysis by Topline Securities. These measures target various sectors including…

The International Monetary Fund's negotiating team wrapped up its latest discussions on Pakistan's federal budget for 2025-26 today, though virtual talks are expected to continue following the official budget announcement.…

GDP Growth Outlook The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for FY2024–25 to 2.6%, down from 3.2% projected in October 2023, citing weak crop output, subdued…

Rising Anti-State Content on Social Media Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, a surge of anti-state content and hate speech has surfaced on social media, particularly YouTube. Several bloggers,…

Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Cap Removal The federal government has decided to eliminate the cap on the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL), enabling a potential increase to Rs. 100 per liter…

Embracing the Future of Finance The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to regulate digital assets and boost Pakistan’s virtual asset economy. Establishment of the Pakistan Digital Assets…

Introduction of General Sales Tax (GST) The federal government plans to implement a 3–5 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on petroleum products in the upcoming fiscal year to bolster domestic…

Enhanced Tax Compliance Measures High-Risk Taxpayer Identification: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will utilize the CRM system to identify high-risk taxpayers in the retail, real estate, and corporate sectors…

Overview The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has outlined 11 new conditions for Pakistan to meet to access the remaining funds under its $7 billion loan program, as detailed in the…