Skip to main content

Insights

Budget briefs, tax alerts, economic commentary and sector perspectives from our teams across Pakistan.

Tax forms with a calculator and a pen on a desk
Tax alertFeatured

Tax Alert August 2026

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), through S.R.O. 1444(I)/2026 dated 28 August 2026, issued under section 68 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, and in supersession of Notification No. S.R.O.

September 2026

Insights

All insights

  • Tax forms with a calculator and a pen on a desk

    Tax alert · September 2026

    Tax Alert August 2026

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), through S.R.O. 1444(I)/2026 dated 28 August 2026, issued under section 68 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, and in supersession of Notification No. S.R.O.

  • A calculator on a pile of papers

    Tax alert · August 2026

    Tax Alert July 2026

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), through S.R.O. 1166(I)/2026 dated 27 July 2026, has issued the Special Procedure for Small Shopkeepers under section 99B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

  • A wooden judge's gavel on a table

    Tax · July 2026

    A Brief of Provincial Tax Laws 2026

    The Provincial Assemblies of Punjab, Sindh, KPK and Balochistan approved the respective Finance Bills 2026...

  • Law books on the shelves of a library

    Tax · July 2026

    A Brief on Finance Act 2026

    This publication contains a review of changes made in the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, Sales Tax Act, 1990...

  • Hands signing a document at a desk

    Tax · July 2026

    Withholding Tax Collection Deduction TY 2027

    Our latest Withholding Tax Collection & Deduction – Tax Year 2027 is now available. A concise overview of the applicable withholding tax collection and deduction rates under the Finance Act, 2026.

  • Gold coins on a wooden table

    Budget · June 2026

    Budget Brief 2026

    This document contains the changes proposed by the Finance Bill, 2026 along with our comments thereon.

  • A notepad and pen ready for planning

    Budget · June 2026

    Budget Red-Eye 2026

    The Finance Bill, 2025 has been presented in the National Assembly...

  • A tablet showing a stock market candlestick chart

    Economy · June 2026

    Economic Brief 2026

    Economic Brief 2026 is a publication prepared by KPMG in Pakistan to provide information and commentary on the performance of Pakistan’s economy...

  • A calendar with the tax day circled

    Tax alert · June 2026

    Tax Alert June 2026

    The Federal Government through S.R.O. 799(I)/2026 dated 4 May 2026 issued in terms of section 183 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001

  • A phone calculator on printed financial reports

    Tax alert · May 2026

    Tax Alert May 2026

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Circular No. 08 of 2025–26 dated 15 April 2026 to clarify how withholding tax under Section 236C applies to builders and developers operating under the Section 7F regime. It replaces the earlier circular issued on 31 March 2026 and addresses concerns regarding the treatment of advance tax on the sale of immovable property.

  • The classical columns of a bank facade

    Banking · April 2026

    Pakistan Banking Perspective 2026

    We are delighted to launch Pakistan Banking Perspective 2026.

  • A desk with a calculator, pens and a yellow envelope

    Tax alert · April 2026

    Tax Alert April 2026

    The FBR has issued Circular No. 07 of 2025‑26 dated 31 March 2026, issuing clarification regarding the applicability of advance tax under section 236C of the Ordinance to builders and developers operating under the special tax regime prescribed in section 7F of the Ordinance.

  • Glass office towers seen from below against a blue sky

    Corporate · March 2026

    Mandatory Conversion of Physical Shares into Book Entry Form for Unlisted Companies

    The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan [“Commission”] notified S.R.O.328(I)/2026 dated 19 February 2026 [“Notification”]...

  • Tax forms with a calculator and a pen on a desk

    Tax alert · March 2026

    Tax Alert March 2026

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued SRO 288(I)/2026 dated 18 February 2026. The SRO publishes a draft substitution of Chapter VIIA of the Income Tax Rules, 2002 (the Rules) for public comments related to electronic invoicing by...

  • A statue of Justice with scales above a courthouse

    Tax · February 2026

    A Brief on Income Tax Ordinance (Third Amendment) Act 2026

    The National Assembly passed the Income Tax Ordinance (Third Amendment) Act, 2026.

  • A phone held to a contactless payment terminal

    Economy · November 2025

    Cashless: A Journey Toward Economic Prosperity – Where Money Moves, Not Cash

    The digital economy is rapidly reshaping the world around us.

  • A bronze statue of Justice holding the scales

    Tax · July 2025

    A Brief of Provincial Tax Laws 2025

    The Provincial Assemblies of Punjab, Sindh, KPK and Balochistan approved the respective Finance Bills 2025...

  • A wooden mallet on a grey surface

    Tax · July 2025

    A Brief on Finance Act 2025

    This publication contains a review of changes made in the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, Sales Tax Act, 1990...

  • Hands counting money over papers

    Tax · July 2025

  • Hands holding money beside a phone calculator

    Budget · June 2025

    Budget Brief 2025

    This document contains the changes proposed by the Finance Bill, 2025 along with our comments thereon.

  • A stack of coins on a table

    Budget · June 2025

    Budget Red-Eye 2025

    The Finance Bill, 2025 has been presented in the National Assembly...

  • Trading charts on screens and a tablet

    Economy · June 2025

    Economic Brief 2025

    Economic Brief 2025 is a publication prepared by KPMG in Pakistan to provide information and commentary on the performance of Pakistan’s economy...

  • A wooden judge's gavel on a table

    Tax · May 2025

    A Brief on Tax Laws (Amendments) Ordinance 2025

    As financial year 2025 is nearing its end, Government is beefing up its efforts to complete the fiscal revenue collection target set for the year.

  • A tablet point of sale system on a counter

    Tax · April 2025

    A Brief on Integration Deadlines

    In order to move towards digitization and documentation of economy, the Federal Board of Revenue introduced Chapter XIV of the Sales Tax Rules 2006...

  • A high rise office building seen from below

    Banking · April 2025

    Pakistan Banking Perspective 2025

    We are delighted to launch Pakistan Banking Perspective 2025.

  • A large solar panel against the sky

    Sustainability · March 2025

    The Move to Mandatory Reporting

    Pakistan’s corporate landscape is experiencing a significant transformation in sustainability reporting, aligning with global trends while...

  • A printed official receipt

    Tax · February 2025

    A Brief on Integration Rules

    In order to move towards digitization and documentation of economy, the Federal Board of Revenue [the “FBR”] introduced Chapter XIV of the Sales...