Here you will find the revised basic pay scales chart 2026. The Notification of the Revised Pay Scales 2026 and Increase in Pay and Allowances 2026 is in the final steps in the Finance Division. The government has announced the…
The recent Iran–US peace deal was one of those moments many people didn’t think would ever happen in real life. After years of tension, proxy conflicts, sanctions, and repeated military escalations across the Middle East, the situation finally reached a…
Foreign remittances are one of the largest sources of foreign exchange for Pakistan. Millions of Overseas Pakistanis send money every year to support their families, invest in property, build homes, and manage personal expenses. However, many people remain confused about…
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…