BUDGET 2026-27 : NA panel proposes 30 major changes to Finance Bill (opens original article in a new tab)

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance approved 30 major amendments to the Finance Bill 2026, introducing changes to tax policies, enforcement mechanisms, and digital monitoring systems.

• National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance approved 30 major amendments to the Finance Bill 2026, including tax changes and enforcement mechanisms.
• Key proposals include instalment-based tax on imported mobile phones, zero duty on electric vehicles under $75,000, and digital monitoring for manufacturers.
• State Bank of Pakistan will create a tax data repository, and tax rates for various sectors like steel, footwear, and automotive were revised.