Laws & Taxes

akistan’s income tax filings surged 45% to 5.77 million by September 30, driven mainly by a sharp rise in returns from non-salaried taxpayers, while overall tax payments declined 7%.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has dismissed a tax appeal involving Emaar DHA Islamabad Ltd, upholding the application of the percentage-of-completion method to certain property development agreements under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

FBR introduces new tax rules for social media earnings, targeting high-earning content creators and non-resident Pakistanis with significant audiences in Pakistan.

CDA has expanded the PAK App to allow Islamabad residents and businesses to pay property tax and water bills online, while also accessing various municipal services digitally.

CDA has cancelled permission for an eight-kanal temporary site linked to Centaurus Mall management and given seven days to vacate the property and pay Rs48.45 million in dues.

CDA and MCI are expanding digital public services through the PAK App, enabling Islamabad residents to access civic services, pay bills, submit applications and track requests online.

CDA has cancelled Bahria Town’s 2,999-kanal layout plan in Islamabad over alleged violations and non-compliance with approved conditions, while Bahria Town plans to challenge the decision.

Punjab is planning digital NOCs, online land records and stricter checks on housing schemes, property dealers and project advertisements to improve transparency and protect buyers.

Pakistan has raised petrol prices by Rs3.05 and HSD prices by Rs5.37 per litre, with the new rates effective from September 11, 2026.