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Budget 2026: What it means for real estate and construction in Pakistan
ABAD’s Hasan Bakshi and realtor chief M. Rehman unpack key Budget 2026 measures for property and construction sectors
Jun 15, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
ABAD’s Hasan Bakshi and realtor chief M. Rehman unpack key Budget 2026 measures for property and construction sectors
Remittances expected to hit $39.4 billion amid widening trade gap
From tax relief to export incentives, business experts are hoping this year's budget finally delivers
Industry group calls for uniform tax treatment and protection of local textile manufacturers to sustain export competitiveness
Govt targets PKR 14.13tr in revenue, aims for fiscal discipline and 18.7% rise over outgoing year
FBR outlines revised tax slabs, minor Super Tax cuts, and PKR 701 billion in new revenue measures during Finance Bill review
12% pay raise for junior employees, 8% pension hike included; ADP slashed due to federal shortfall
Government also pledges BISP expansion, tax reforms, and PIA privatization in the budget briefing to the finance committee
Salaries of the National Assembly speaker and deputy speaker, as well as Senate chairman and deputy chairman, were quietly bumped up
BMG, KCCI criticize unrealistic targets, lack of relief for industry and public
Finance minister announces phased elimination of key duties, streamlined customs slabs in new policy
Economic Survey reveals steep rise in tax breaks
Budget size expected near PKR 17.6 trillion with major allocations to debt servicing
IMF-backed reforms stabilize finances, but structural challenges remain
The government's proposed debt and interest payments target for FY26 would be PKR 8,685 billion compared with PKR 9,775 billion in the current fiscal year
Infrastructure, social sectors may face deep cuts; transport may get 24% boost
Negotiations with the IMF are reportedly underway for this relief
Committee approves proposal to impose sales tax on e-commerce goods
Budget proposal to reduce tax from 2.5% to 1% under review; funds may be redirected to support pension and government salary increases
The rebate expires permanently after 2025, while canceling billions in contested back-tax demands from educators
