Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue
Coverage of Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue in the Nexus archive.
- FY2026-27 budget: Senate seeks increase of income tax exemption threshold, reduction in electricity tariffs
The Senate adopted recommendations for the FY2026-27 federal budget, including increasing income tax exemption thresholds for low-income earners, reducing electricity tariffs, and expanding social protection programs. These proposals, led by Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue Chairperson Saleem Mandviwalla, will be sent to the National Assembly but are not binding.
- BUDGET 2026-27: Auto sector row rocks Senate body
A Pakistani parliamentary committee debated alleged irregularities in the automobile sector and proposed tax reforms, including zero tax on educational stationery and support for exporters. Disagreements emerged over tax rates for exporters, with some senators opposing higher rates and others advocating for reduced taxes to boost foreign exchange earnings.