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Pakistan dollar bonds jump after parliament approves revised budget

The IMF had made clear that it was unhappy with the budget Pakistan presented earlier

Published 26 Jun, 2023 03:25pm

Business & Economy

Income tax calculator for FY 2023-24

Calculate the income tax on your monthly salary or income

Updated 07 Jan, 2024 03:18am

Business & Economy

Parliament approves revised budget to clinch IMF deal

Govt increases tax collection targets by Rs215b to accommodate IMF demands

Published 25 Jun, 2023 05:38pm

Business & Economy

NA passes budget with Rs215b additional taxes to give IMF final nudge

Ishaq Dar announces measure to accommodate IMF demands

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 01:34pm

Business & Economy

KP budget: Interim cabinet approves 35% increase in salaries

Pensions increased by 17.5%, minimum wage set at Rs32,000

Published 20 Jun, 2023 06:44pm

Business & Economy

KP budget: Finance Department proposes 35% increase in govt employees salaries

An increase of 17% in pensions for retired employees has also been proposed

Published 19 Jun, 2023 08:50pm

Business & Economy

Balochistan unveils Rs750b budget, govt employees get 35% salary bump

Budget deficit stands Rs49 billion

Updated 20 Jun, 2023 12:50am

Pakistan

Funds for flood-hit should have been thrust of budget, says Bilawal

PPP chairman hopes for breakthrough in talks with govt tonight

Updated 20 Jun, 2023 02:01am

Pakistan

Govt alliance effectively over: Qureshi

Says Bilawal is 'right' in his budget concerns

Published 19 Jun, 2023 11:02am

Pakistan

Allies need to own decisions, says Iqbal after Bilawal’s concerns on budget

Planning minister advises coalition partners to avoid criticising each other in political gathering

Updated 18 Jun, 2023 07:10pm

Pakistan

PPP Chairman Bilawal vows strict punishment for May 9 perpetrators

Demands funds for flood victims in budget

Updated 17 Jun, 2023 06:08pm

Pakistan

Dar says growth targets will be ‘easily’ achieved

Adds that revenue target was made on scientific basis

Published 16 Jun, 2023 03:47pm

Pakistan

Balochistan delays budget session, seeks more time for preparation

Sources say copies related to budget are not ready

Updated 15 Jun, 2023 11:07pm

Pakistan

Govt employees to get salary before Eid

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says salaries will be paid by June 23

Updated 15 Jun, 2023 05:27pm

Pakistan

Khawaja Asif accuses industries of hundreds of billions worth tax evasion

Says Pakistan is suffering from elite capture

Published 14 Jun, 2023 02:45pm

Business & Economy

Beware! You may lose half of the profit thanks to new tax in Budget 2023-24

The new tax is called the "additional tax”

Published 10 Jun, 2023 01:59pm

Pakistan

Will address all concerns of business community before finalising budget 2023-24: Dar

The 14.46 trillion budget was announced on Friday

Updated 10 Jun, 2023 01:29pm

Pakistan

Shah presents Rs2,244b Sindh budget focused on development

Minimum wage increased to Rs33,750; Govt employees get up to 35% hike

Updated 11 Jun, 2023 06:45pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan speaking to bilateral lenders to restructure debt: Dar

Pakistan is a victim of geopolitics, can't say more on camera, says finance minister

Updated 10 Jun, 2023 01:02am

Pakistan seeks $19b in external financing to meet expenses

Ruling alliance says it will seek $2.4 billion from IMF

Updated 10 Jun, 2023 12:12am

Pakistan

Govt allocates Rs1.8tr for defence in budget 2023

In the previous budget 2022-23, the allocation for Defence Division was Rs1.52 trillion

Updated 09 Jun, 2023 10:50pm

Life & Style

Govt earmarks Rs1b for health insurance of journalists, media workers

'I am certain that, jointly, these measures will play a major role in the growth of our film industry'

Published 09 Jun, 2023 08:49pm

Business & Economy

Budget in brief: Interest payments eat up over half of budget pie

Federal government revenue stands at Rs6887 billion or 47% of budget

Updated 10 Jun, 2023 10:48am

Pakistan

Rs14.46tr budget with massive Rs7.57 trillion deficit

Says perpetrators of May 9 should be held accountable for their actions

Updated 10 Jun, 2023 03:09pm

Govt likely to give major relief on hybrid vehicles duty

Ruling alliance decreases custom duty by a big margin

Updated 09 Jun, 2023 06:12pm

How will Budget 2023-24 fare for you?

Ruling alliance proposes end on duties on solar panels, parts of lithium batteries

Updated 09 Jun, 2023 08:43pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan to leave 21% policy rate unchanged amid high inflation: analysts

The country's key rate has been raised by a massive 1125 basis points (bps) since April 2022

Published 08 Jun, 2023 09:12pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan needs convincing budget for any chance of more cash from IMF programme: official

Resident representative says budget consistent with programme objectives is essential for final review

Published 08 Jun, 2023 05:42pm

Pakistan

Health officials recommend price hike on sugary drinks

Ministry says majority of young people supports taxation

Published 08 Jun, 2023 02:14pm

Business & Economy

New budget crucial to securing IMF board review

Talks on $1.1billion bailout package have been stalled for months

Published 08 Jun, 2023 12:09pm