Federal Government Imposes Uniform Five Percent Tax on Social Media and Digital Platform Earnings
The newly implemented Finance Act 2026 removes Active Taxpayers List distinctions, enforcing a standard withholding tax for content creators and influencers.
FBR Demands Rs 2.2 Billion in Salary Tax Recovery From PIA
The FBR demands that Pakistan International Airlines immediately deposit over 2.217 billion rupees in withheld income tax deducted from employee salaries since mid-2025.
IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan in May for Finalizing 15.6 Trillion Rupee Tax Target
IMF mission scheduled for May 2026 to finalize Pakistan’s 2026-27 budget as the Fund sets an ambitious 15.564 trillion rupee tax collection target for the FBR.
Pakistan’s Bank Deposits-to-GDP Ratio Drops to Lowest Level Among Peers: SBP
Pakistan’s deposits-to-GDP ratio has dropped to its lowest among peer economies despite record financial inclusion, according to SBP. Weak deposit growth, inflation, taxation, and religious factors are driving savers toward alternative assets, raising concerns about long-term investment financing and financial stability.