Laws & Taxes

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take immediate measures to address business community concerns, reduce energy costs, improve ease of doing business and support export-led economic growth.

CDA has ordered the sealing of Bahria Town’s Islamabad office over alleged violations of approved layout plans, NOC requirements and development regulations.

NEPRA has approved a Rs0.5194 per unit increase in electricity tariffs, adding an estimated Rs12.6 billion burden on consumers from September to November 2026.

A proposed commercial plan along a new 3.8km road in Islamabad’s Zone III has raised questions over construction restrictions, land-use regulations and equal treatment of private property owners.

FBR introduces a digital CRM system to make income tax assessment selection more transparent and objective.

The Asaan Tax Scheme simplifies tax registration for shopkeepers, offering a 1% turnover tax, reduced compliance requirements and easier FBR facilitation for retailers.

FBR simplifies sales tax registration with a risk-based system, allowing low-risk businesses to complete the process within three working days.

Pakistan launches the Retailer Scheme App to simplify tax filing for small shopkeepers, reduce compliance burdens and bring more businesses into the formal tax system.

The government has allocated Rs73 billion for privatisation contingencies, including Rs30 billion to cover interest on PIA’s Rs268.5 billion legacy debt, while extending sales tax exemptions to all local airlines from 2027-28.