AI Tax Notices Pakistan: Remittances Expected to Hit USD 42 Billion
Pakistan’s tax administration system is moving towards a more technology-driven model, as Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that artificial intelligence will play a central role in issuing tax notices under the country’s new tax reform framework. Speaking at the Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 in Islamabad, the finance minister said Pakistan’s remittance inflows are […]
Punjab Property Tax Reforms 2026-27: Digital Payments and Quarterly Surcharge Proposed
Punjab Property Tax Reforms 2026-27: Digital Payments and Quarterly Surcharge Proposed The Punjab government has proposed new reforms in the province’s immovable property taxation system under the Punjab Finance Bill 2026-27. The proposed changes aim to modernise property tax collection, improve transparency, and make tax payments more convenient for property owners across Punjab. According to […]
Section 7E Tax Nullified: Property Relief
Section 7E Tax Pakistan: FCC Nullifies Deemed Income Tax on Property Pakistan’s property sector has received a major legal and market-relevant development as the Federal Constitutional Court has struck down Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. For property owners and real estate investors, the decision is important because the Section 7E tax Pakistan […]
FBR Property Valuation Islamabad: Big Increase Announced
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a significant update to property valuation rates across Islamabad, marking a major shift in how real-estate values are assessed and taxed. Under the FBR Property Valuation Islamabad initiative, revised valuation tables have taken effect immediately, impacting 68 residential, commercial and rural areas throughout the capital. Officials say […]
SBP Interest Rate Cut 2025: Rate May Drop to 10.5%
The SBP interest rate cut 2025 is gaining momentum as analysts predict the State Bank of Pakistan may reduce the key policy rate to 10.5% in its upcoming monetary policy review. This anticipated rate cut is a response to easing inflationary trends and a gradual economic recovery, creating space for a more accommodative policy stance. […]
Mutual Fund Debt Income Tax Hiked from 25% to 29%
Pakistan Budget 2025-26: Major Income Tax Changes, Corporate Levies, and Economic Reforms Announced ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday presented additional budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the National Assembly, unveiling key changes in income tax policies, corporate taxation, and economic development initiatives. Increase in Income Tax on Mutual Fund Investments […]
Pakistan Budget 2025-26: Big Tax Relief for Property Buyers!
Pakistan Budget 2025–26: Major Tax Relief Announced for Real Estate Investors in Pakistan Lahore, June 2025 — The Federal Pakistan Budget 2025-26 has introduced a series of investor-friendly tax reforms aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s real estate sector. With significant reductions in transactional taxes and the abolition of key levies, the budget reflects a clear intent […]
Pakistan Plans Major Hike in Real Estate Tax in Budget 2025–26
The Pakistani government is planning a significant increase in real estate tax through the upcoming 2025–26 federal budget. According to official sources, the capital gains tax (CGT) on real estate sales may be raised from 15% to as high as 35%, aligning the real estate tax structure more closely with corporate sector taxation. This proposed […]
Interest Rates Drop — Perfect Time to Invest in Property
Inflation Drops to 60-Year Low as Interest Rates Expected to Fall — A Golden Window for Real Estate Investment March 2025 marks a historic economic milestone for Pakistan, with inflation falling to just 0.7%—the lowest level recorded in nearly six decades. This dramatic shift comes at a time when the country is witnessing broader macroeconomic […]
FBR Plans Real Estate Tax Relief
FBR Eyes Major Tax Reforms to Revive Pakistan’s Real Estate Sector The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing a strategic overhaul of Pakistan’s property taxation system. The reforms aim to reduce high transaction taxes and encourage both local and overseas investment, with a strong focus on affordable housing. These much-needed changes are expected to […]
IMF calls on Pakistan to Combat Real Estate Tax Evasion
The real estate industry is a major source of tax fraud in Pakistan, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On Monday, a nine-member team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headed by Nathan Porter came to Pakistan to conduct the initial assessment of the $7 billion loan program. The International Monetary Fund […]
Tax Reforms to Boost Pakistan’s Real Estate Market
Major Tax Relief for Real Estate Investors in Pakistan: Section 7E and CVT May Be Eliminated! Islamabad: Pakistan’s real estate sector may experience a massive tax reduction, as the Housing Development Task Force has proposed eliminating Section 7E and Capital Value Tax (CVT) in Islamabad. These reforms aim to encourage property investments, reduce transaction taxes, […]