FBR Assessment 2026 Reveals Tax Competency Gaps Among Sales Tax and Income Tax Officers
An FBR assessment of 293 Inland Revenue officers in Karachi has identified weaknesses in tax adjudication and legal reasoning, with none of 150 sales tax officers and only four of 143 income tax officers achieving the 60% benchmark.
Pakistan to Pursue Full $1.7 Billion World Bank Loan Despite Slow Reforms in November 2026
Pakistan plans to secure the full $1.7 billion World Bank financing programme despite slow reform progress, with concerns over tariff policy, fiscal commitments and public spending reforms.
Pakistan’s Economic Outlook Faces Energy Risks as Gulf Infrastructure Attacks Escalate
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan has secured energy supplies through November but warns that attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure could delay economic normalisation and increase future risks.
World Bank Proposes Export Finance Products for Pakistan EXIM Bank
The World Bank has proposed export finance products for Pakistan’s EXIM Bank while discussing reforms covering trade, SME finance, investment, taxation and capital markets.
Finance Minister Outlines Six Priorities for Pakistan’s Economic Growth and Investment
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines six economic priorities covering macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, investment, SME finance and emerging technologies.
IMF Begins Fourth Review Of Pakistan’s $7 Billion EFF Programme
The IMF has started discussions with the State Bank of Pakistan on Pakistan’s fourth $7 billion EFF review, covering inflation, monetary policy, exchange rates, fiscal reforms and economic targets.
Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Tax Reforms, Digitalization to Support Uraan Pakistan
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says tax reforms, resource mobilization, digitalization and stronger exports are essential to achieving Uraan Pakistan’s goal of transforming Pakistan into a $1 trillion economy by 2035.
Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani Briefs Exporters on Budget Relief and Export Facilitation
Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani met Pakistan’s major trade bodies in Karachi to discuss budget tax relief, Export Facilitation Committees and measures to support exporters.
Govt Plans Three Year Defect Liability Period for Public Development Projects
The government plans to extend the Defect Liability Period for public development projects from one year to three years, with a roadmap for five years.
FBR Signals Further Tax Relief, Hints At Possible Withdrawal Of Super Tax
Federal Board of Revenue signals further tax relief for businesses, including possible withdrawal of super tax and reduction in sales tax amid concerns over costs and investment.