The government of Pakistan has introduced a new income tax structure for 2026, easing the tax burden on salaried individuals. The revised rates provide reductions in monthly and annual taxes across low, middle, and high-income brackets compared to the 2025 regime.
Key Points:
Lowest income bracket (PKR 50,000/month):
No tax in both 2025 and 2026. No change.
PKR 100,000/month (Annual: PKR 1.2 million):
Tax in 2025: PKR 30,000 annually
Tax in 2026: PKR 6,000 annually
Monthly saving: PKR 2,000
PKR 250,000/month (Annual: PKR 3 million):
Tax in 2025: PKR 380,000 annually
Tax in 2026: PKR 300,000 annually
Monthly saving: PKR 6,667
PKR 500,000/month (Annual: PKR 6 million):
Tax in 2025: PKR 1,365,000 annually
Tax in 2026: PKR 1,281,000 annually
Monthly saving: PKR 7,000
PKR 1 million/month (Annual: PKR 12 million):
Tax in 2025: PKR 3,911,000 annually
Tax in 2026: PKR 3,692,850 annually
Monthly saving: PKR 18,209
Highest income bracket (PKR 3 million/month, Annual: PKR 36 million):
Tax in 2025: PKR 13,051,500 annually
Tax in 2026: PKR 12,848,850 annually
Monthly saving: PKR 16,888
Across-the-board relief:
Tax savings range from PKR 2,000 to PKR 16,888 per month, depending on income level.
The revised 2026 income tax policy provides uniform relief to salaried taxpayers, reducing financial pressure in the face of persistent inflation. The cuts are expected to boost disposable income and ease the burden on Pakistan’s middle and upper-middle class.
