Proposed FED on mineral water, hydration drinks with low sugar content scrapped; local airlines get sales tax break on import of aircraft parts.
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• Proposed FED on mineral water, hydration drinks with low sugar content scrapped
• Local airlines get sales tax break on import of aircraft parts
• Excise duty on EVs to be linked to their dollar value; zero for cars valued under $75,000
• Traders with turnover of up to Rs200m may opt out of fixed tax regime
PTA to collect tax on imported mobile phones in instalments; digital monitoring mandatory for manufacturers.
Committee finalises Finance Bill 2026 recommendations; Lawmakers seek relief for entry-level, mid-range phone users.
FBR proposes adding 21 new categories of retail-packaged products to ST regime.
Lawmakers fear access to such data could be misused.
Beverage industry argues that a lower Federal Excise Duty rate would generate higher cumulative tax collections.
Budget keeps lender’s targets intact on revenue, deficit, primary surplus.
