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Kamran Khan, experts unpack Pakistan’s 2025–26 budget
Govt targets PKR 14.13tr in revenue, aims for fiscal discipline and 18.7% rise over outgoing year
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
Govt targets PKR 14.13tr in revenue, aims for fiscal discipline and 18.7% rise over outgoing year
Remittances expected to hit $39.4 billion amid widening trade gap
Budget size expected near PKR 17.6 trillion with major allocations to debt servicing
Textile sector poised to benefit from shifting supply chains; falling oil prices ease economic pressure
Mission calls for fiscal consolidation, energy sector reforms, and sustained macroeconomic discipline under ongoing loan programs
IMF-backed reforms stabilize finances, but structural challenges remain
Tax relief for salaried class faces IMF pushback; new levies on imports, real estate expected
Finance minister announces phased elimination of key duties, streamlined customs slabs in new policy
Industry rebounds but agriculture collapse drags growth below targets
Pakistan's budget for the upcoming fiscal year has divided many. Now, there's a new contention: income tax exemptions
Sources say ministry has proposed a 20% health tax on a wide array of processed and ultra-processed food and beverage products
The bill, which regulates public information campaigns, has drawn opposition criticism for allegedly curbing the public’s right to question government ad spending
The government expects healthy growth in remittances and exports in the fiscal year starting from July 1
Nukta spoke with the chairman of the Freelancer Association of Pakistan and CEO SI Global about budget expectations & recommendations
Corporate tax likely to remain unchanged; sales tax on smaller vehicles likely to be increased
Govt sets ambitious revenue target of PKR 14.13 trillion — a 18.7% increase over projected revenue collection for outgoing year
Tax exemption limit may jump to PKR 1 million
From tax relief to export incentives, business experts are hoping this year's budget finally delivers
Economic Survey reveals steep rise in tax breaks
Ministry of Finance sources say the government is likely to ban non-filers from purchasing vehicles or properties and travelling abroad
