mineral water
Coverage of mineral water in the Nexus archive.
- President Zardari gives assent to finance bill outlining budget for FY2026-27
President Asif Ali Zardari approved the Finance Bill, 2026, outlining the Rs17.5718.8 trillion budget for FY2026-27. The bill includes tax reforms, exemptions for electric vehicles and mineral water, and amendments from the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance. The National Assembly passed the budget after rejecting opposition amendments.
- BUDGET 2026-27: Finance Bill sails through NA
The National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2026, scrapping a proposed tax on low-sugar mineral water and hydration drinks, granting tax breaks for local airlines importing aircraft parts, and adjusting excise duties on electric vehicles based on their dollar value. Traders with turnover up to Rs200 million may opt out of a fixed tax regime, and income from private equity and venture capital funds is now tax-exempt.