Pakistan May Seek IMF Approval to Cut Business Taxes to Boost Investment
Arif Habib says Pakistan is likely to approach the IMF to reduce high business tax rates, create fiscal space, and attract local and foreign investment under the ongoing EFF programme.
Pakistan Advertisers Association Demands Immediate Reversal of Withholding Tax Hike at FPCCI Forum
The Pakistan Advertisers Association calls for urgent rollback of the WHT hike from 4% to 6% during a post-budget forum at FPCCI, citing the severe financial pressure on service-based industries like advertising.
Parliament Rejects Proposal to Expand FBR’s Surveillance Powers at Industrial Sites
Parliamentary committees have blocked controversial proposals in the Finance Bill 2025-26 that aimed to empower FBR with intrusive surveillance powers at factories. The move sparked debate on privacy, abuse of authority, and business environment implications while other fiscal reforms were approved.