Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to chair a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) today, where the government… Read More
Govt to Impose Up to 25% Sales Tax on Imported EVs in Budget 2026-27
The government is likely to impose up to 25 percent sales tax on the import of electric vehicles (EVs) in… Read More
Decision to Increase Salaries of Punjab Govt Staff Finalized in New Budget
Any increase in the salaries of Punjab government employees will be in line with the federal government’s decision in the… Read More
Rupee Defeats US Dollar 175th Day in a Row Ahead of Budget
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 175th consecutive day on Tuesday. The… Read More
Solar Imports Help Pakistan Finally Afford ACs, New Budget May Reverse the Relief
Pakistan’s reliance on imported fossil fuels has dropped sharply as rooftop solar adoption accelerates, with oil and LNG imports declining… Read More
Pakistan Will Spend Rs. 45 Trillion Just to Pay Interest on Debt in Next 5 Years
Pakistan is expected to spend nearly Rs. 45 trillion on interest payments over the next five fiscal years, underscoring the… Read More
PSDP Remains at Rs. 1.126 Trillion as Proposed Rs. 200 Billion Hike Awaits Approval
The proposed increase of Rs. 200 billion in the federal Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) has yet to materialize, with… Read More
Parliament Session Called on June 10 as Budget Presentation Nears
The government has sent summaries for convening sessions of both the National Assembly and the Senate as preparations continue for… Read More
Govt Plans Rs. 1 Trillion Tax Push With New FED, Steel Tax and Digital Crackdown in Budget
The Finance Bill 2026 is likely to introduce tax policy and enforcement measures worth nearly Rs. 1 trillion in Budget… Read More
PM Orders No Cuts to IT Ministry Development Budget, Digital Pakistan Projects Protected
The federal government has decided not to reduce the development budget of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, ensuring… Read More
Federal Govt Proposes Rs. 1.2 Trillion Cut in Provincial NFC Transfers
The federal government is considering a proposal to reduce provincial transfers under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award in the… Read More
Big Growth Targets Proposed for Agriculture and Industry in Budget 2026-27
The government is considering ambitious growth targets for agriculture, industry, and investment in the upcoming Budget 2026-27 as part of… Read More
