FinMin ties tariff overhaul to $44.9 billion export target in FY26 budget
The government has retired Rs500 billion loan to the central bank early
Heavy tax measures come into effect as new fiscal year begins
Pakistan enters a new fiscal year following Presidential assent by Asif Ali Zardari
CM Maryam says those dreaming of Nawaz's exit got themselves 'minus' from politics
Announces major clean water initiative in South Punjab
PM Shehbaz thanks allies for budget passage, urges collective effort for economic growth
PM Shehbaz lauds people-friendly budget; reaffirms unity in face of regional challenges
PSX stages strong recovery as Budget 2025-26 sails through NA
KSE-100 rebounded with over 1,500 points during intraday trading
Punjab budget 2025-26 passed with 'no new taxes'
'No extra burden' put on sectors like industry, agriculture, health, or education
PPP supported budget 2025-26 after all demands accepted, says Bilawal
Government announces 20pc increase in Benazir Income Support Programme
Revised finance bill 2025-26: No tax on salaries up to Rs600,000, new slabs introduced
Those earning between Rs600,001 and Rs1.2 million annually will be required to pay 1% income tax.
PPP decides to vote in favour of budget 25-26
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced the decision to support the federal govt
Emergency could have been imposed in KP if budget wasn't passed: Taimur Jhagra
He acknowledged that the process of party’s internal communication was flawed
National Assembly passes budget 2025-26, rejecting opposition proposals
The passage of the Finance Bill is the final and mandatory step in the federal budget process.
Balochistan finance minister hails unanimous approval of budget 2025–26
He stated that the new budget included numerous schemes
Sindh Assembly passes Rs3,450bn budget for FY 2025-26
Over 2,000 cut motions submitted by the opposition were rejected being accepted.
Tax rate slashed to 1pc for annual incomes up to Rs1.2 million
For those with an annual income of up to Rs2.2 million, the tax rate will drop from 15% to 11
KP budget won't pass without Imran Khan's approval: Barrister Saif
Saif emphasised that the people voted for Imran Khan’s ideology
Solar tax cut to 10pc after review, confirms Dar
Accepts concerns regarding digital taxation were valid but issue stays with provinces
AJK govt presents 'tax-free' budget for FY2025-26
Total estimated budget size for upcoming fiscal year is set at Rs310.2 billion
Parliamentary committees reject proposal to impose 18pc sales tax on solar panels
The meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance was held in the federal capital
Saif lashes out at govt for petroleum prices hike
Says increase in petroleum prices leads to a rise in the cost of all essential food items
No new taxes imposed in Punjab budget 2025-26, says finance minister
historic public service package was presented under the direction of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz
Balochistan unveils Rs1,028bn budget for FY2025-26
A 10% increase in salaries and a 7% raise in pensions given
Senator Vawda urges end to trader arrests, calls for protection of businesses
Vawda also emphasises need for economic reform, climate-sensitive agriculture
Punjab tables massive Rs510b supplementary budget for 2024–25
Rs5.86 billion spent for the procurement of 25 bulletproof vehicles for CTD
Ali Zafar warns new budget proposal could cripple industrial sector
Ali Zafar slams govt for ‘squeezing’ economy
Punjab presents Rs5,335bn 'tax-free' budget for FY2025-26
Finance minister said the upcoming budget would reflect the developmental vision of CM
Punjab announces 10pc salary hike, 5pc pension raise in budget 2025-26
Punjab cabinet approves Rs5,335bn budget for FY2025-26 with focus on development
Punjab to unveil 'public-friendly' budget for FY2025-26 tomorrow
No new taxes expected as focus stays on development, transparency, and social protection
KP prioritises health, education with major budget boost: Barrister Saif
KP has placed special focus on improving healthcare and education services: Saif
Budget made to please international financial institutions: Sheikh Rashid
AML leader said that Israel has violated international laws by attacking Iran
CM Murad unveils Rs3,451bn Sindh budget 2025-26
Employees from Grade 17 to 22 will receive a 10% ad-hoc relief.
Funds for provinces may be linked to population control
Minister says population remains an overwhelming factor in determining provincial allocations
Azma Bokhari says Punjab budget will be completely tax-free
Bokhari praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s leadership
Budget 2025-26: Hafiz Naeem slams tax burden on salaried class
He accused both the government and opposition of focusing solely on increasing their own salaries
KP budget in limbo amid PTI intra-party rift
Budget would be rejected if it is tabled without consulting Imran Khan
KSE 100-index sheds 259 points amid market fluctuations
Starting the day on a strong note, the index touched an intra-day high of 126,718.28.
FinMin resolves to modernise agriculture, livestock sectors
A comprehensive development plan would be formulated
PPP rejects 18pc solar panel tax, calls it anti-public
PPP slams 18% solar panel tax, calls it anti-public
Punjab budget presentation date rescheduled to June 16
The revised date means the Punjab Assembly will now take up the budget session on June 16
PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction as PSX hits historic high
Prime Minister credits investor confidence, people-friendly budget, and economic team’s effort
No additional surcharge imposed on electricity bill: FBR chairman
The surcharge will be implemented after amending the NEPRA Act
Budget brings relief to public, says Azma Bokhari
Bokhari praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his economic team
Govt keeps minimum wage unchanged: finance minister
The minimum wage will remain at its current level
Budget 2025-26: Family pension limited to 10 years
The proposal is part of the government's sweeping reforms to pension system
Tariff reforms crucial for economic growth, export surge: FinMin Aurangzeb
Journalists walked out of the press conference in protest against attitude of govt, FBR officials
Provinces to get Rs8,205 billion under NFC Award in FY2025-26
Punjab’s share has been fixed at Rs4,076 billion
Sindh decides to procure electric taxis, buses in next fiscal year
Govt is committed to developing an environmentally friendly transport system
Federal budget is a nightmare for poor: Barrister Saif
He labeled the federal budget as one designed for the "business wing of the Sharif family"
Govt fails to achieve targets despite political manoeuvering: Barrister Gohar
He remarked that the government has made zero progress on structural reforms
Federal budget termed positive move for salaried class
The budget proposals bring encouraging news for civil servants
Budget gives much-needed relief to middle class: Mustafa Kamal
He welcomes govt’s decision to reduce income tax for salaried class
Proposed budget allocations for army, air force, navy
Rs1,165b for army, Rs 520.74bn for air force, Rs 265.97bn for navy proposed
Budget reflects people's aspirations: PA speaker
He commended Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
CM Maryam greets PM for presenting people-friendly, balanced budget
Maryam also expressed her resolve to ensure benefits of economic progress reach every citizen
FY2025-26: 10 ministries to be rightsized, 40,000 posts axed
FM said approval had been granted for rightsizing of 10 ministries
Govt imposes Rs2.5 per litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel
Sources in the Finance Ministry say that the carbon levy is being imposed as per IMF demands.
Govt increases withholding tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers
The tax ratio on cash withdrawals by non-filers has been increased from 0.6pc to 1pc
PTI rejects 'IMF-imposed' budget, vows protest in parliament
Parliamentary committee declares current government illegitimate; demands live coverage of speeches
PM Shehbaz vows to take country forward on path of economic growth
He was chairing the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad
Pakistan's growth rate lowest among developing nations: Barrister Gohar
Urges govt to de-link politics from economics, consider adopting PTI’s viable economic suggestions
Cabinet approves budget proposals for fiscal year 2025-26
Cabinet approves budget proposals for fiscal year 2025-26
10pc salary hike for govt employees approved in budget 2025-26
Employees from Grade 1 to 16 are expecting more relief
Tough measures for non-filers proposed in budget 2025–26
The government is considering a ban on foreign travel for non-filers
Govt mulls reducing taxes on used car imports in upcoming budget
The proposal includes allowing the import of vehicles up to five years old
Gandapur promises tax-free budget for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Gandapur said that budget planning was done in consultation with Imran Khan
Punjab govt to present budget 2025-26 on June 13
Upcoming budget is unlikely to introduce any new taxes
PTI gears up to challenge govt over upcoming budget
PTI is preparing to launch a strong protest against the government’s budget
Budget 2025-26: Govt aims for 4.2pc growth while trimming expenditure
Finance Minister Aurangzeb unveils Rs17,573bn budget for FY2025-26
PTI slams FinMin for justifying poor performance in Economic Survey
PTI also slams government over worsening poverty
Pakistan's literacy rate stands at 60pc: Economic Survey
Report also shed light on the alarming number of children who were still out of school
Federal cabinet to meet today for budget approval
Cabinet will approve the budget proposals for FY 2025–26
Govt plans new taxes, ends exemptions in key sectors in budget 2025–26
Govt plans new taxes, ends exemptions in key sectors in budget 2025–26
Key targets finalised for Annual Development Plan 2025-26
The current account deficit for FY 2025–26 is estimated at -0.5% of GDP
Gohar Ejaz calls for 5-year industrial policy, lower taxes
Stresses permanent five-year industry and export policy
Budget 2025-26: Large companies set to get 'relief' in super tax
The large companies earning up to Rs250 million annually, will have to pay lesser super tax
Economic Survey 2024-25: Inflation drops to 4.6% as GDP grows by 2.7%
FinMin says Policy rate has been reduced significantly from 22% to 11%
FM Aurangzeb says upcoming budget to focus on reforms
FM Aurangzeb says upcoming budget to focus on reforms
NA speaker approves budget schedule
2025-26 budget would be presented before the National Assembly on 10 June
GDP, agriculture miss targets as Economic Survey 2024–25 set to be unveiled today
size of Pakistan's economy in the current fiscal year is $411 billion
Govt increases salaries of NA speaker, Senate chairman ahead of budget
The revised salaries will come into effect from January 1, 2025
Govt mulls multiple proposals to raise salaries in upcoming budget
It is also considering a 10 percent increase in salaries and pensions
Budget 2025-26: Relief, reform or repeat?
'Major tax reforms, withdrawal of select subsidies and rationalization of expenditure on the card'
NEC approves Rs1,000b development budget, sets 4.2pc GDP growth target for new fiscal year
The NEC has also approved an export target of $35 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.
Upcoming federal budget estimated at Rs17,500bn
IMF has instructed strict implementation of austerity measures
PM to chair key meeting of National Economic Council today
The meeting will approve national development budget and macroeconomic framework for FY2025-26
Govt decides to impose Rs2.5 carbon levy on petrol, diesel in upcoming budget
The government is expected to generate up to Rs45 billion from the carbon levy
IMF agrees to defence budget hike, tax relief for salaried class
Tax rates will be reduced across all income slabs for salaried individuals
Proposal to set economic growth target at 4.2pc for next fiscal year
Economic targets for the next fiscal year will be finalised in today's APCC
Salaried class likely to get tax relief in budget after IMF nod
Pakistan delegation suggested reducing the tax rate for the first income slab from 5% to 1%
PSX gains ground after week-long ebb and flow
The KSE-100 index closed at 119,691 after gaining 719 points
Federal budget expected before mid-June: Irfan Siddiqui
He said that all coalition partners will be taken into confidence.
Pakistan plans to borrow over 25bn dollars in next fiscal year
There is a plan to acquire a new commercial loan of $1 billion from China
KP govt to present budget on June 13
It is worth noting that the total volume of the current fiscal year's budget is Rs. 1,751 billion
IMF, Pakistan to continue talks towards agreeing over terms of budget
The next mission associated with the next EFF and RSF reviews is expected in the second half of 2025
Fluctuation persists in PSX amid budget uncertainty
Experts say investors are actively selling shares due to uncertainty about upcoming budget
Govt plans relief package for nine million small farmers in Budget 2025-26
A loan scheme will be introduced to promote agriculture sector
Ups and downs in PSX ahead of federal budget 2025-26
Index-heavy stocks including HUBCO, MARI, POL, PSO, MCB, MEBL and NBP traded in the green
PM unveils tariff reforms: customs duties to be capped at 15pc
'This move is being considered a major milestone toward economic improvement'
FBR sets ambitious Rs14,305bn tax target for upcoming fiscal year
IMF has also insisted Pakistan must remain committed to achieving primary balance target
Sindh launches austerity drive to increase budget allocations for uplift projects
CM says, “It is time to pay special attention to agricultural sector”
Govt plans next budget at Rs290 per dollar amid ongoing IMF talks
Pakistan could save over Rs1.4 trillion
SBP receives $1.023 billion loan tranche from IMF under EFF
The amount will be reflected in SBP’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ending on 16th May
Government considers 2.5pc reduction in income tax for salaried class
Individuals with monthly income of Rs333,000 may see revised tax rate of 27.5pc, down from 30pc
Budget talks to take place online after IMF team couldn't arrive
Tax related matters amounting to Rs400bn will be part of deliberations
Budget 2025-26: Will low-income segment breathe easy amid tax relief proposals?
Govt is working on proposals and relief will be possible only after IMF proposal
FM Aurangzeb hints at giving relief to salaried class in upcoming budget
He also stated that no changes would be made to the budget after July 1
Govt in touch with PPP to remove reservations over upcoming budget: Irfan Siddiqui
Irfan Siddiqui mentioned that PPP chairman had expressed dissatisfaction over not being consulted.
Minister reviews budget proposals for upcoming fiscal year
The ministry proposed a 20% Regulatory Duty on LED lighting products
