
IMF Wants to End Sales Tax Exemptions
IMF has urged Pakistan to abolish all sales tax exemptions and adopt a uniform tax rate as negotiations with the FBR continue over FY27 revenue targets and new taxation measures.

IMF has urged Pakistan to abolish all sales tax exemptions and adopt a uniform tax rate as negotiations with the FBR continue over FY27 revenue targets and new taxation measures.

FBR makes POS integration mandatory for service providers in Islamabad under STGO No. 05 of 2026, introducing electronic invoicing and real-time reporting requirements.

FBR plans stricter penalties for digital invoicing violations in Finance Bill 2026 as Pakistan strengthens IMF-backed tax reforms.

Pakistan commits to a Rs. 17 trillion revenue target under the IMF programme for FY2026-27 with new tax reforms, higher petroleum levy collections, and stronger provincial revenue measures.

FBR has introduced an electronic monitoring system for bottled water manufacturers to curb sales tax evasion, improve transparency, and strengthen real-time production tracking across the industry.

The federal government is preparing major fiscal measures in the upcoming FY2026-27 budget aimed at increasing tax revenues and fulfilling commitments made under Pakistan’s program with the International Monetary Fund. […]

Tax expert Haider Ali Patel has urged the government to introduce a sunset clause in Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, to define a clear timeline for ending […]

The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association has proposed a simplified turnover-based income tax regime for jewelry sector to ease compliance, improve documentation.

The government’s budget committee has recommended growth-oriented tax measures for Budget 2026-27 aimed at increasing revenue, expanding the tax base, and supporting investment.

The government is planning to impose Rs. 215 billion in new taxes in the next federal budget to meet IMF commitments.