Budget 2026-27

Effective July 1, 2026, the ATL surcharge for individuals increases from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 25,000 under Finance Act 2026. Here is what it means, who it affects, and what to do before the deadline.

Every digital sale in Pakistan is now subject to withholding tax at source. Whether you sell on a marketplace, receive foreign card payments, or export freelance services — Section 153(2A), 236Y, and 154A already govern your rate. Finance Bill 2026-27 may tighten this further. Here is exactly what the law says today, verified from the

Executive Summary: Pakistan’s Budget 2026-27 contains three developments that directly affect overseas Pakistanis — a proposed removal of FBR’s scrutiny cap on foreign remittances under Section 111(4), a review of PTA mobile phone taxes, and an existing property tax protection that most expats don’t know they already have. Finance Bill: June 10, 2026. Why This

Pakistan’s Budget 2026-27 proposes the most significant property transaction tax reduction in recent memory. For active filers, the buyer tax drops 83% under Section 236K. For non-filers, nothing changes — and the gap is now so large it should force an immediate decision. Finance Bill tables June 10, 2026. The One Number You Need to

The government is reviewing a proposal to remove FBR’s Rs5 million cap on foreign remittance scrutiny under Section 111(4) of the Income Tax Ordinance. Here’s what overseas Pakistanis need to know before June 10.