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Internet shoppers rejoice as govt proposes 90% cut in withholding tax on overseas card transactions

Govt proposes 90pc cut in withholding tax on overseas card transactions | The Express Tribune Aurangzeb says lower tax rate will help discourage informal fund transfers and strengthen formal channels

Pakistan government unveiled on Friday Rs18.771 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, targeting a GDP growth target of 4%.

Key highlights of Pakistan budget for FY2026-27 Pakistan government unveiled on Friday Rs18.771 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, targeting a GDP growth...

As part of its budget proposals for the next fiscal year (FY26-27), the government has announced a range of measures to provide some measure of relief to the public, ranging from an expanded income support programme for the most vulnerable segment of the population, to lower taxes for individuals earning more than Rs183,000 a month.

Budget FY26-27: What relief measures has the government announced for next year? The income tax relief will headline the budget for high earners, but there’s more in it for the general public as well.

Govt Allows 0% FED on Imported EVs in Pakistan

Income Tax Calculator

Budget FY26-27: How much tax will you pay? Use the Dawn Income Tax Calculator to find out The government has revised the income tax brackets and slabs for fiscal year 2026-27. Find out how it affects your take-home pay

Access Finance Bill 2026-27 here

Access Finance Bill 2026-27 here The 2026-27 budget is here. Finance Minister Aurangzeb's proposals are now detailed in the official Finance Bill, ready for your immediate review.

As the government unveils its fiscal roadmap for the coming year, terms such as GDP, primary surplus, PSDP, subsidies, and debt servicing take center stage. Understanding what these concepts mean is essential to grasping how public money is raised, spent and managed.

Budget 2026-27: key terms every Pakistani should know As the government unveils its fiscal roadmap for the coming year, terms such as GDP, primary surplus, PSDP,...

Govt Imposes Tax on Insurance and Takaful Payouts

For a person earning Rs. 300,000 per month, the estimated monthly tax will fall from Rs. 38,833 to Rs. 34,667, giving a monthly saving of Rs. 4,167. For a person earning Rs. 500,000 per month, the tax will fall from Rs. 106,750 to Rs. 92,000, giving a monthly saving of Rs. 14,750.