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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

HEC chairman calls for urgent boost in higher education budget amid 0.22% allocation

HEC chief calls for tighter enforcement of institutional regulations

Published 04 Jul, 2025 08:25am

Pakistan

President Zardari approves Finance Bill for 2025–26

Process for passage of budget completes with president's signature

Published 30 Jun, 2025 08:18pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt moves to oust opposition from key assembly committees

No-confidence motions submitted in Punjab Assembly Secretariat

Published 30 Jun, 2025 12:22pm

Pakistan

PM lauds economic team, coalition partners for budget efforts

PM expresses deep appreciation for country’s diplomatic and military success

Published 27 Jun, 2025 02:26pm

Pakistan

Punjab Assembly passes Rs 5.3 trillion budget for FY 2025-26 with no new taxes

Government sets minimum wage at Rs40,000

Published 26 Jun, 2025 08:29pm

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

Balochistan cabinet approves Rs1.02 trillion surplus budget

Budget proposes Rs249.5bn for development, and a suggests 10% salary hike for govt employees

Published 17 Jun, 2025 05:05pm

Pakistan

No new taxes imposed in Punjab budget: Maryam Nawaz

Record allocation made for health and education in new budget, says Punjab chief minister

Published 16 Jun, 2025 05:33pm

Pakistan

Sindh CM upset over last-minute funding cut from federal govt

In post-budget presser, Shah says 18% and 11% hike made in education, health sectors

Published 14 Jun, 2025 02:37pm

Pakistan

KP govt presents Rs2.1 trillion surplus budget for FY 2025-26

No new tax in KP budget; 10% hike in salary, 7% in pension announced

Published 13 Jun, 2025 09:14pm

Pakistan

Sindh unveils Rs3.45 trillion deficit budget for FY 2025-26

Sindh govt announces 10-12% increase in salary, 8% hike in pension

Published 13 Jun, 2025 08:08pm

Pakistan

Sindh Cabinet approves Rs3451.87b budget for FY 2025-26

This year’s Sindh budget will be prepared with a focus on public needs: Murad Ali Shah

Published 13 Jun, 2025 12:43pm

Pakistan

Salary hike, more development funds likely in Punjab, KP budgets

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s proposed budget for FY 2025-26 is estimated at Rs2,070 billion

Published 12 Jun, 2025 05:54pm

Pakistan

Confusion surrounds KP budget presentation

Finance Adviser Muzammil says PTI founder will decide budget presentation

Published 12 Jun, 2025 04:44pm

Pakistan

MQM decides to stage protest during budget session in Sindh Assembly

Khursheedi claims opposition parties not consulted in budget-making

Published 12 Jun, 2025 04:17pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb addresses stakeholders’ concerns post federal budget 2025-26

Finance minister highlights significance of proposed tariff reforms

Published 11 Jun, 2025 01:56pm

Business & Economy

KSE-100 index surges past 123,000 mark at market opening

Index rises by 1,439.42 points, reflecting a 1.18% increase

Published 11 Jun, 2025 10:46am

Pakistan

Gov’t proposes 10% increase in salaries along cut in tax: Finance Minister

Special conveyance allowance for handicapped employees will be increased to Rs 6,000 per month

Published 10 Jun, 2025 10:27pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: Gov’t proposes tax reduction for salaried class

Proposal reflects government’s determination to reduce burden on salaried individuals

Published 10 Jun, 2025 09:03pm

Pakistan

Finance Minister terms budget 2025-26 historic after escalations with India

Aurangzeb congratulates nation, military, political leadership over this landmark achievement

Published 10 Jun, 2025 08:51pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: FBR sets tax collection target of Rs14,131 billion, economic growth posits at 4.2%

Defence spending will amount to 2,550 billion rupees

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:03pm

Pakistan

Federal Cabinet approves Finance Bill 2025-26

PM Shehbaz approves hike in salaries, pensions

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 05:22pm

Pakistan

No new taxes to be imposed: CM Gandapur

He declares “education emergency” across province

Published 10 Jun, 2025 12:35pm

Business & Economy

Rally in PSX before budget announcement

Index100 gains 520 points to reach 122,161.81

Published 10 Jun, 2025 12:23pm

Business & Economy

Budget 2025–26: Govt to focus on reforms in environment, industry, taxation

Budget aims at narrowing deficit, ensure economic stability

Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:47am

Business & Economy

Pakistan likely to hike defence spending but slash overall budget in 2025-26

Defence spending may rise by about 20%

Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:21am

Pakistan

NA Speaker to summon Business Advisory Committee meeting ahead of Budget Session 2025-26

Committee will deliberate on strategy for conducting the Budget Session 2025-26 of the National Assembly

Published 10 Jun, 2025 10:08am

Business & Economy

Federal budget 2025–26 to introduce tough measures against non-filers

Non-filers to face ban on all financial dealings

Published 10 Jun, 2025 10:05am

Business & Economy

Pakistan to unveil Rs17.6 trillion budget today

Petroleum levy is expected to generate Rs1,311 billion

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 09:04pm