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A National Assembly panel rejected the FBR's bid to gain access to taxpayers' bank account data as part of the FY27 budget. Keeping that access off the table removes a compliance and depositor-confidence overhang for banks, a mild positive at the sector level.
The State Bank of Pakistan kept its policy rate unchanged at 11.5% at its June meeting. Here is what steady, still-high interest rates mean for banks and for rate-sensitive sectors.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights Gwadar Port's growing importance as a regional trade and logistics hub, driven by CPEC infrastructure projects. This development is expected to increase demand for construction materials and boost economic activity, positively impacting cement, steel, banking, and insurance sectors.
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has praised the Federal Budget 2026-27, viewing it as a shift towards sustainable economic growth and fiscal discipline, which could enable banks to increase private sector financing and benefit exporters and the IT sector through new incentives.
The Information Minister announced that the proposed federal budget for FY2026-27 includes the abolition of the super tax, a measure approved by the Prime Minister. This change is expected to positively impact companies previously subject to this additional levy, particularly commercial banks.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new digital mechanism requiring banks to submit customer transaction data exceeding Rs. 100 million for automated tax evasion detection, imposing new compliance burdens on the banking sector.
The Finance Bill 2026 introduces a 5% withholding tax on income earned from social media platforms, requiring banking and non-banking financial institutions to deduct this tax.
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue is deliberating the Finance Bill 2026-27, with a Senator expressing concern that the super tax is discouraging investment in Pakistan.
A commentary on the upcoming Finance Bill for fiscal year 2026 highlights the annual process of setting government revenue and expenditure, signaling potential shifts in taxation and development spending that will affect various sectors.
Sweden has introduced a new 'high talent visa' for highly educated non-EU citizens, including Pakistanis, allowing them to seek employment or explore business opportunities for up to nine months. This initiative could potentially lead to a modest increase in remittances to Pakistan.
The government has allocated Rs3 trillion for defence in the upcoming FY27 budget, a significant expenditure that could influence government borrowing and bond yields.
The federal government has announced a significantly higher privatization target of Rs 160.5 billion for fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on state-owned enterprises including financial institutions.
The Finance Bill 2026 proposes a new withholding tax on income earned from social media platforms, requiring banks and other financial institutions to deduct this tax, which will primarily affect their operational processes.
The federal budget has significantly reduced withholding tax rates on property transactions for tax filers, a move intended to revive the real estate sector by lowering costs and stimulating investment.
The Finance Bill 2026, which contains the Annual Budget Statement, has been formally laid before the Senate, marking the official start of the legislative process for the upcoming fiscal year's budget.
The FY27 budget cut the super tax on large companies from 10 to 8 percent, abolished it for mid-sized firms, and lowered income-tax rates for the salaried class alongside a 7 percent pay and pension rise. The combination is positive for corporate earnings and for consumption names.
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