The federal government has proposed a significant increase in the fee that taxpayers must pay to restore their status on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) if they file their income tax returns after the due date. The proposal has been…
The property market in Pakistan does not move quietly. Even a small tax adjustment can suddenly bring buyers back, stall deals, or push investors to wait on the sidelines. The proposed changes in Budget 2026–27 are one of those moments…
The federal government has proposed new income tax rates for salaried individuals in the Finance Bill 2026-27. These changes will reduce the tax burden on many middle- and high-income earners, while tax rates for lower-income groups will mostly remain the…
A few years ago, many freelancers in Pakistan didn’t pay much attention to taxes. The focus was simple: find clients, complete projects, get paid, and move on to the next job. Tax compliance usually came later, if at all. Things…
Pakistan’s federal government has introduced a 1% fixed turnover tax scheme targeting small shopkeepers and traders. Intended to build a balanced, sustainable tax structure, the initiative directly addresses the historic failure of the previous Tajir Dost Scheme by prioritizing radical…
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In a significant move toward digitizing regulatory processes and enhancing corporate transparency, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially introduced the “Certificate of Statutory Compliance” framework. Announced via a press release on June 1, 2026, this new…
Navigating the complex maze of income tax laws can be incredibly overwhelming. For most taxpayers, owning substantial assets like large plots of land, luxury flats, or high-engine vehicles triggers an automatic mandate to file a yearly income tax return. But…
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered an important judgment that could bring major relief to thousands of married government employees across the country. In a recent ruling, the Court strongly supported the right of husband and wife to work…
To build a strong stock portfolio in Pakistan, investors should diversify across multiple sectors, invest in fundamentally strong companies, reinvest dividends, and focus on long-term growth instead of short-term market movements.