The federal government has proposed allocating the largest share of its development budget for the transport and communications sector in… Read More
Development Spending Down 80%, Govt Used FY26 Budget to Control Fuel Prices
Spending under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) share has fallen by nearly 80 percent since FY2017-18, with a large… Read More
Govt Staff Seeks 200% Pay Raise, 500% Higher Allowance Ahead of Budget
The All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) has called for a 200 percent increase in government employees’ salaries and a 500… Read More
Freelancers Urge Govt to Avoid New Taxes in Next Budget
The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Ministry of Finance to maintain… Read More
Punjab Reportedly Approves Tax on Generators and Solar Systems
The Punjab cabinet has approved the Electricity Duty Rules 2026, introducing a new taxation framework for private power generation systems,… Read More
We Are Spending More on Bad Loans and Debt Than Our Future: Ahsan Iqbal
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Monday warned that a large portion of Pakistan’s budget is being… Read More
Govt Shares Long-Term Plan With IMF to Collect Nearly Rs. 11 Trillion Tax on Fuel
The federal government is planning a sharp increase in petroleum levy collections over the coming years, with official documents showing… Read More
Govt May Impose New Tax on Buying and Selling PSX Shares in Budget
Budget makers are examining a proposal to impose a lower-rate transaction tax on the buying and selling of shares. According… Read More
Govt Sets 4% GDP Growth Target for FY27
Pakistan has set a target of 4 percent GDP growth for the fiscal year 2026-27 by maintaining the country’s recovery… Read More
Govt Plans Over Rs. 4 Trillion in Development Spending Next Fiscal Year
Pakistan is considering a national development outlay exceeding Rs. 4 trillion for FY2026-27 as policymakers finalize economic targets and spending… Read More
Govt Plans Major Tariff Cuts in Budget 2026-27 to Lower Industry Costs
The federal government is set to announce a major tariff relief package in the FY2026-27 budget, aimed at reducing the… Read More
Consumers, Businesses Brace for Impact as Govt Moves to Scrap Tax Exemptions in Budget
The federal government is preparing to end a wide range of tax exemptions from July 1, 2026, in a major… Read More
