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Pakistan's Supreme Court has dismissed FBR's appeals and confirmed dividend income received by companies stays under the fixed final-tax regime, not the 35 percent normal corporate rate. The ruling gives lasting tax certainty to holding companies such as Dawood Hercules, whose earnings are built largely on dividends from its Engro Corporation stake.
Pakistan's motorcycle industry achieved record two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales in FY26, signaling strong consumer demand and credit availability for entry-level transportation.
Alibaba.com's Asia Pacific General Manager, Shawn Yang, believes the next phase of CPEC, CPEC 2.0, will significantly enhance Pakistan's manufacturing and export capabilities, leading to greater global trade competitiveness.
The new federal budget has been implemented, retaining the 10% super tax for banking, oil and gas exploration companies, and income from fertilizer sales, while reducing it to 8% for other large companies. Additionally, duties on imported makeup and perfumes have been lowered, making them cheaper.
Toyota Pakistan, operating as Indus Motor Company, has announced its ninth production shutdown this year, signaling ongoing challenges for the auto sector due to import restrictions and weak consumer demand.
Chinese strategic investors in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have expressed strong confidence in Pakistan's capital markets, praising recent reforms by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). They highlighted improvements in market infrastructure and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation.
The Ministry of Commerce has temporarily eased inspection requirements for used vehicles imported under specific schemes, potentially increasing competition for local automobile assemblers.
A National Assembly committee has recommended significant reductions in duties on imported vehicles and auto parts as part of the Finance Bill 2026, a move that could make imported cars cheaper and intensify competition for local automobile assemblers.
The federal government has proposed a significant 53% reduction in duties and taxes on vehicles between 850cc and 1800cc as part of a new five-year auto policy, aiming to lower costs for local assemblers.
The FY27 budget proposes deep cuts to import tariffs on cars and auto parts under the National Tariff Policy, lowering the protection local assemblers have long enjoyed. Here is what it means for listed auto stocks.
The upcoming federal budget for FY27 is being described as a 'holding operation' focused on stability rather than aggressive economic growth, which could mean subdued demand for sectors sensitive to public spending and consumer purchasing power.
The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad has expressed strong disappointment with the federal budget, stating it failed to provide adequate support and address the agriculture sector's pressing issues, including high production costs and marketing challenges.
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.
The federal government has proposed income tax relief for salaried individuals across four slabs and the abolition of a surcharge in the FY2026-27 budget, aiming to ease financial pressure on this segment of the population.
The KSE-100 Index closed higher, gaining 276 points, with key banking and energy sector heavyweights like Meezan Bank, Mari Petroleum, Engro Holdings, United Bank, and Pakistan Oilfields driving the upside.
Pakistan's car sales surged by 45% over the first 11 months of the fiscal year, with May 2026 sales also showing a significant year-on-year increase, signaling a recovery in the auto sector and broader consumer demand.
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