The government appears to have secured crucial support from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for the passage of the federal… Read More
Budget May Allow Easier Transfer of Overseas Assets Through Higher Remittance Limit
The government is considering easing restrictions on large remittances in the upcoming budget as growing numbers of overseas Pakistanis seek… Read More
Govt Plans Rs. 20 Billion Subsidy for Fertilizer Companies in Budget, Filers to Pay It
The federal government is expected to allocate Rs. 20 billion in subsidies for the fertilizer sector in the upcoming budget… Read More
President Zardari Calls for Growth-Oriented Budget That Protects Provincial Rights
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday urged the government to prioritize provincial rights and public welfare in the upcoming federal… Read More
Agriculture, Manufacturing Sectors Largely Ignored in New Budget
Pakistan’s food security and industrial development sectors are set to receive only a fraction of their requested funding in the… Read More
Govt to Delay Budget 2026-27 Again
The federal budget for fiscal year 2026–27 will now likely be presented on June 12 instead of June 10 as… Read More
Pakistan’s Textile Sector Drops Straight Warning It Can’t Cope Without Budget Relief
Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) Chairman Fawad Anwar has urged the government to introduce a 10 year fixed rate financing facility… Read More
PM, President to Hold Key Budget Meeting With PPP Leaders Today
A high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to take place today as… Read More
FBR Wants Tax Amounts Printed on Consumer Products
The Federal Board of Revenue is preparing a series of measures in the upcoming Federal Budget 2026-27 aimed at curbing… Read More
PPP Demands 50% Increase in Salaries and Pensions of Govt and Retired Employees
The Pakistan Peoples Party has put forward two major demands ahead of the Federal Budget 2026-27, calling for a substantial… Read More
Pakistan Solar Association Rejects Proposed 18% Tax on Equipment
The Pakistan Solar Association, Lahore Tax Bar Association and solar consumers have opposed reports of a proposed 18 percent sales… Read More
Key Budget Meeting Postponed Again Amid Govt Coalition Differences
The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for Monday has been postponed once again, raising fresh questions about the timing… Read More
