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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

Business & Economy

Government hikes petrol, diesel prices

Govt has restructured petroleum levy (PL) carbon tax of Rs 2.50 per litre: sources

Published 01 Jul, 2025 08:30am

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

PM Shehbaz lauds economic team for making balanced budget

PM says Pakistan plays crucial role in Iran-Israel ceasefire

Published 26 Jun, 2025 09:34pm

Pakistan

NA passes Rs17.57 trillion budget amid opposition protest

Rs2.5 per litre carbon levy imposed, tax fraud arrests approved in new budget

Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:36pm

Pakistan

PPP to support budget after key demands accepted, says Bilawal Bhutto

Bilawal thanks PM for raising funding for BISP, withdrawing FBR arrest powers

Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:24pm

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

NA approves 136 demands for grants amid opposition protest

Demands worth trillions cover allocations for key ministries and departments

Published 24 Jun, 2025 06:50pm

Pakistan

Bilawal Bhutto announces PPP’s support for federal budget

PPP chairman condemns Iran nuclear strikes, says any radiation leak could have affected all neighbouring countries

Published 23 Jun, 2025 02:03pm

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

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

Ahsan calls inflation rate ‘miracle turnaround’, promises development in Balochistan

Despite crisis, we continued development funding, unlike previous PTI government: Federal Minister

Published 12 Jun, 2025 07:13pm

Pakistan

Solar panel prices surge as govt announces 18pc tax in Federal Budget 2025-26

This policy could slow down the country’s renewable energy adoption: Experts

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 07:02pm

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

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

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

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