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World

US embassy in Pakistan limits visa and consular updates on X due to budget delays

Applicants advised to rely on embassy, consulates, and official website for information

Updated 03 Oct, 2025 04:42pm

Life & Style

Jimmy Kimmel calls cancellation rumours of The Late Show ‘nonsensical’

Kimmel argues late-night shows not dead, rather they are evolving from traditional formats

Published 20 Aug, 2025 09:01am

World

Nasa says 20% of workforce to depart space agency

Around 3,870 individuals are expected to depart, but that number may change

Published 26 Jul, 2025 02:26pm

Pakistan

Goods transporters announce nationwide strike on July 19

Transporters join traders' protest against sections 37A and 37B of Sales Tax Act

Published 14 Jul, 2025 05:18pm

Business & Economy

Finance Division announces new austerity measures for FY 2025–26

Exceptions will be made only for operational vehicles for purchase with complete ban

Published 08 Jul, 2025 11:34am

Pakistan

Federal cabinet approves Finance Bill for 2025-26

Cabinet also approves transfer of authority on petroleum levy to Petroleum Division

Published 26 Jun, 2025 05:35pm

Pakistan

Sindh Assembly approves Rs3.45 trillion budget for FY 2025-26

New measures include tax on services related to vehicle security, online payments

Published 25 Jun, 2025 06:21pm

Pakistan

Balochistan Assembly approves Rs896.47bn demands for grants

All cut motions tabled by opposition members rejected in majority vote

Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:18pm

Pakistan

AJK unveils historic Rs3.10 trillion budget for FY2025-26

Opposition members close assembly door, stage protest sin-in

Published 18 Jun, 2025 01:59pm

Pakistan

Ministers’ absence, empty benches mark Senate’s budget session

Senators accuse govt of favouritism, ignoring health and education

Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:46pm

Pakistan

No new tax in Rs5,553 billion Punjab budget

10% increase in salaries of govt workers; opposition members stage noisy protest

Published 16 Jun, 2025 05:11pm

Pakistan

Balochistan to present over Rs1 trillion budget on June 17

New Balochistan budget to focus on law and order, education and health

Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:08pm

Pakistan

Punjab finalises budget with estimated outlay of Rs6.5 trillion

Rs1202 billion likely to be allocated for development schemes

Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:00pm

Pakistan

KP’s budget is realistic, development priorities are clear: Adviser

Federal govt never provided full amount of NFC and ADP, says Muzammil Aslam

Published 14 Jun, 2025 04:08pm

Pakistan

Balochistan budget to focus on employment and public welfare

Budget to be tabled in Balochistan Assembly on June 17: Official

Published 14 Jun, 2025 03:19pm

Pakistan

No relief announced for masses in Sindh budget: Opposition

MQM leader says budget does not reflect concerns of urban Sindh

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:36pm

Pakistan

KP Govt to equalize police salaries with Punjab police

Special allowance also under consideration for Grade 17 and above

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:02pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan secures $2.75b budget support from ADB over four years

New funding comes in the Pakistan's recent $7 billion loan agreement with the IMF

Published 28 Oct, 2024 11:43am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s mobile phone users paid Rs92b in advance tax in fiscal year 2023-24

South Asian country seeks fresh bailout package to improve economy

Published 09 Sep, 2024 06:14pm

Pakistan

Income tax calculator for FY 2024-25

Calculate the income tax on your monthly salary or income

Published 31 Jul, 2024 05:49pm

Business & Economy

State Bank of Pakistan widely seen cutting rates

Only one analyst out of 14 predicted that rates would be held at 20.5%

Published 26 Jul, 2024 11:13pm

Business & Economy

People sitting in federal, provincial governments are duffers: Shabbar Zaidi

Says Karachi heading towards ‘economic genocide’

Updated 16 Jul, 2024 11:52pm

Pakistan

Will quit, but won’t come under pressure: PM Shehbaz

Orders FBR to tax those who have not been paying any taxes

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 06:24pm

Business & Economy

Govt will approach IMF after one year if expenses aren’t cut, says Kaiser Bengali

Economist cites provinces cannot share circular debt expense as it’s federal government’s responsibility

Updated 08 Jul, 2024 10:49pm

Business & Economy

Govt will look into traders concerns over budget, says Aurangzeb

Finance minister cites domestic investors are as important as foreign investors

Published 06 Jul, 2024 11:53pm

Business & Economy

What does Pakistan need to take on sacred cows?

Former finance minister says everyone is a sacred cow in country

Updated 02 Jul, 2024 11:22pm

Business & Economy

Federal government aims to end non-filer category, says Aurangzeb

Cites improvement in inflation, tax collection figures

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 08:17pm

Pakistan

Who got tax exemption in cash-strapped Pakistan’s budget?

National Assembly passes annual budget

Updated 29 Jun, 2024 08:02pm

Pakistan

What’s going up after NA passes Finance Bill?

Federal government revises petroleum development levy

Published 29 Jun, 2024 12:57am

Pakistan

Government revises petroleum development levy rate

National Assembly passes federal budget on Friday

Updated 01 Jul, 2024 05:51pm