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Budget 2025-26: Defense development projects to get Rs11.55 billion

Rs4 billion allocated for completion of New Gwadar International Airport

Published 09 Jun, 2025 02:20pm

Pakistan

NA Speaker greenlights budget session schedule

All parliamentary parties will be given appropriate time to participate in budget debate: Ayaz Sadiq

Published 08 Jun, 2025 10:48pm

Pakistan

Sindh budget to offer relief for salaried class, says Murad Ali Shah

Power distribution companies like HESCO, SEPCO, KE failed to meet public expectations: Sindh CM

Published 07 Jun, 2025 11:22pm

Pakistan

IMF presents fresh demands ahead of Pakistan’s Federal Budget 2025-26

Board wants complete elimination of subsidies on electricity, gas at both federal, provincial levels

Published 05 Jun, 2025 10:19pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26 layout to be set at Rs17.5 trillion, lower than current fiscal year

BISP to receive Rs700 billion; FBR to get a collection target of Rs14.1 trillion

Published 04 Jun, 2025 05:55pm

Business & Economy

NEC approves Rs1 trillion federal development budget

Money allocated for dams and other water projects

Updated 04 Jun, 2025 07:26pm

Business & Economy

IMF rejects Pakistan’s proposal to tax gold, cash, other movable assets

IMF gives node for new tax on digital services; expected to generate Rs10 billion in revenue

Published 04 Jun, 2025 12:12pm

Business & Economy

IMF tells govt to draft budget 2025–26 under staff-level agreement

The Fund pushes for a comprehensive plan to impose new taxes on agricultural income

Published 04 Jun, 2025 11:47am

Business & Economy

Govt set to impose carbon levy on petrol, diesel in upcoming budget

Carbon levy of Rs2.50 per liter will be imposed on petrol and diesel in initial phase

Published 03 Jun, 2025 02:13pm

Pakistan

Govt institutional reforms to lead country toward stable global economy: PM

Implementation of faceless customs assessment system leads to overall increase in revenue

Published 02 Jun, 2025 04:55pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: Govt plans tax relief, hike in salaries

Relief packages for small farmers are being prepared, which may include loan schemes: Sources

Published 01 Jun, 2025 05:18pm

Business & Economy

Budget 2025-26: Govt plans to tax YouTubers, Freelancers

Initiative aims to generate an estimated Rs500-600 billion in additional revenue for fiscal year

Published 30 May, 2025 06:35pm

Business & Economy

Federal budget 2025–26: Govt mulls relief package for salaried class

Virtual negotiations underway with IMF team: sources

Published 30 May, 2025 03:26pm

Pakistan

Fizzy drinks aka ‘cold drinks’ to become cheaper in Pakistan

Govt to cut down FED; Foreign beverage companies invest $2 billion in Pakistan

Published 27 May, 2025 11:23am

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: Finance minister Aurangzeb makes key statement on salaries, pension

Finance minister emphasises need to change 'DNA' of country's economy

Published 26 May, 2025 06:40pm

Pakistan

FPCCI committee’s pre-budget meeting held

Abolition of sales tax will increase cotton prices by Rs1200 per bale

Published 24 May, 2025 02:31pm

Pakistan

Federal govt announces new date to present budget 2025-26 in NA

Talks between Pakistan, IMF regarding federal budget continue

Published 23 May, 2025 07:50pm

Business & Economy

Federal budget 2025–26: Relief uncertain as IMF resists Pakistan’s tax proposals

Govt requests broader concessions, including for salaried class and real estate

Published 22 May, 2025 04:36pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: None-filers to face ban on property, vehicle purchase

Govt assures IMF of action against non-filers

Published 19 May, 2025 06:17pm

Business & Economy

Govt finalises plan to hike electricity, gas, fuel prices in new fiscal year

Fuel adjustment will be applied in timely manner, quarterly tariff adjustments by NEPRA will continue

Published 18 May, 2025 06:02pm

Business & Economy

FBR plans to allow import of used vehicles up to 5-years-old

Currently, govt permits import of used cars up to three years old

Published 16 May, 2025 09:33am

Business & Economy

IMF talks with Pakistan commence today

Discussions to focus on budgetary framework

Published 14 May, 2025 12:08pm

Pakistan

Twelve private members’ bills referred to committees for further review

Revised bill removes valuation threshold for non-filers' immovable properties

Published 13 May, 2025 01:02pm

Pakistan

Govt proposes Rs2 trillion for development programme in budget 2025-26

Around 230 projects to be completed by the end of current fiscal year

Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:50pm

Pakistan

Pakistan plans Rs159 billion increase in defense budget for upcoming fiscal year

Higher spending is part of broader strategy to address national security concerns

Published 14 Apr, 2025 04:52pm

Pakistan

Govt mulls tax hikes on food, beverage items in upcoming budget

Proposed tax hike to drive up prices

Published 14 Apr, 2025 03:54pm