8 d. ago Karachi breaks tax records with Rs3.256 trillion haul in FY25

Karachi has broken all previous records in tax collection during fiscal year 2024-25, emerging as the country’s top revenue contributor. Despite a tough economy, the city posted a 29% rise in federal tax collections and a 29.5% increase in provincial sales tax on services, collected by the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB). This surge reaffirms Karachi’s […]

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8 d. ago Rs100 billion tax surge on imported goods sparks concern nationwide

Right after the new budget was rolled out, the government struck hard with over Rs100 billion in fresh taxes on thousands of imported items. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) quickly issued a series of Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs), making these hikes effective immediately. This bold move aims to boost government revenue and narrow the […]

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3 w. ago Good News for Alto Buyers as Govt drops Sales Tax surge on Small Cars

ISLAMABAD – Some relief for small car owners as the government plans no tax hike on Alto and other 850cc

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3 w. ago Fertilizer sales slightly up in May, but urea and DAP face big drops for 2025

Fertilizer sales in Pakistan rose by 5% in May 2025, with Urea offtakes hitting about 418,000 metric tons. However, despite this increase, total Urea sales for the first five months dropped sharply by 31% compared to last year. Similarly, DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) sales jumped to 95,000 metric tons in May, more than double from May […]

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4 w. ago Budget 2025: Toyota Yaris, Corolla Expected Prices after New Green Tax, and surge in GST

LAHORE – Budget 2025 proposed several taxes on cars over 850cc including Green Tax on locally assembled cars, including Toyota

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4 w. ago Solar panel prices surge as 18% import tax looms, traders and PSA sound alarm

  Solar panel prices have jumped sharply across Pakistan ahead of a proposed 18% sales tax on imports, expected from July 1, 2025. Though the tax is still pending formal approval, many sellers have already raised prices. This early increase has shocked consumers and stirred tension in the market. Some buyers are walking away after […]

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