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The Pakistan Textile Council has praised the Finance Bill 2026-27 for abolishing super tax on exporters and rationalizing it for other companies, while also welcoming revised income tax slabs for salaried individuals.
The federal government has increased the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) allocation by 17% to Rs838 billion for FY2026-27, a move expected to enhance consumer purchasing power, particularly for essential goods.
The federal government has reduced petrol prices by Rs4 per litre and diesel prices by Rs2 per litre for the coming week, while kerosene oil saw a slight increase. This weekly adjustment can lead to minor inventory losses for fuel marketing companies and offers a small, temporary reduction in transport costs for businesses across various sectors.
The federal government's proposed FY27 budget includes new taxes on a wide range of consumer goods, including milk, ghee, and formula milk, as well as agricultural medicines and plastic household items.
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.
International Packaging Films more than doubled its third quarter profit to Rs960 million as margins widened sharply, even as a subsidiary moved to restructure debt through a rights issue.
Cherat Packaging's first half FY26 profit fell 72 percent to Rs87 million even as turnover grew 13 percent, hit by an 86 percent slump in other income and rising costs that squeezed the core margin.
EcoPack lifted first half profit 5 percent to Rs88.37 million even though sales fell 6 percent, as a sharp drop in finance costs cushioned weaker operating profit.
Macpac Films saw first half profit drop 55 percent to Rs5.38 million even as sales rose, after a sharp jump in levy charges and finance costs wiped out a much better gross profit.
Siddiqsons Tin Plate told investors its Winder tinplate plant, once lined up for closure, has resumed production after a restructuring, even as the company stayed in the red in the first half of FY26.
The Sindh government has warned of sealing shops and markets that fail to comply with COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), a move that could disrupt retail sales for consumer-facing companies.
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has relaxed lockdown restrictions, allowing shops and business centers to operate until 7 PM on weekdays, which could positively impact consumer-facing businesses.
The Punjab government's policy of allowing congested bazaars to operate while keeping large shopping malls closed during Ramadan has led to consumer confusion and disrupted traditional shopping patterns, potentially affecting sales for consumer goods companies.
Gul Ahmed Textile has reported a significant decline in consumer spending patterns, indicating a broader slowdown in discretionary purchases across the economy.
