20 h. ago PTI seeks PPP support for budget walkout in parliamentary meeting

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally reached out to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for support in boycotting the upcoming federal budget vote. The two parties held a key meeting at Parliament House on Monday, where PTI leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, also a former speaker, […]

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24 h. ago Ali Zafar slams budget 2025, warns it could paralyze Pakistan’s industry

ISLAMABAD – PTI Senator Ali Zafar has sharply criticized the federal government’s proposed budget, warning that it could seriously damage Pakistan’s already struggling industrial sector. He accused the authorities of burdening the economy with excessive taxes and flawed fiscal policies. Speaking during a Senate session on Monday, Zafar questioned the government’s claim that new taxes […]

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25 h. ago PTI proposes PPP boycott of federal budget to block government’s approval

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally urged the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to boycott the upcoming federal budget vote. This strategic move aims to increase pressure on the government and block the budget’s approval in the National Assembly. Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervez Ashraf at Parliament House to discuss a joint […]

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28 h. ago PTI formally offers PPP to boycott budget vote under major political turn  

ISLAMABAD – A major political turn has emerged ahead of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, as Pakistan

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52 h. ago Lawmakers urge tax relief, slam harsh measures in federal budget debate

ISLAMABAD – Lawmakers from across party lines voiced strong concerns during the National Assembly’s budget debate on Saturday, calling for meaningful tax relief for the public and opposing aggressive tax enforcement measures. While some appreciated key incentives, many demanded greater fairness and economic balance in the 2025-26 federal budget. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan […]

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3 d. ago Suzuki Swift Expected Price in Pakistan after New Taxes in Budget 2025

Owning cars to become more expensive in Pakistan after proposes hike in taxes. With 18% General Sales Tax (GST) and

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4 d. ago ‘KP budget’: Rift in PTI causing doubts about budget handling, approval

A strong party group wants consultation with Imran Khan before tabling budget PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is set to present the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, but “a reported rift” in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is causing doubts about how the budget will be handled and if it will be approved. Reports quoting […]

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4 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal unveils Rs. 4.2 trillion development budget to lead Pakistan from crisis to confidence

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal presented Pakistan’s Development Budget for 2025–2026, highlighting a strong shift from crisis to confidence. He reminded the nation that just two years ago, Pakistan was on the edge of economic collapse. Now, the country is focusing on growth, stability, and transformation. The GDP has started to rebound with 2.7% growth this […]

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5 d. ago Tax Update on 1300cc, 1500cc, and 1800cc Cars in Pakistan After Budget 2025

KARACHI – As Pakistan’s auto sector remains in dire straits, the federal government introduced a new tax on Petrol and

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5 d. ago Toyota Corolla Cross Expected Price in Pakistan after New Sales Tax in Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD – Budget 2025-26 was expected to bring sigh of relief for auto enthusiasts, but there is no hope as

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6 d. ago Honda, Suzuki and other motorcycle prices may increase from July 2025

LAHORE – The prices of motorcycles are expected to increase in Pakistan from July 2025 if the proposed budget for

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6 d. ago Youth skill development gets a boost in Pakistan’s 2025 budget

The federal government has allocated Rs. 4.3 billion for the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program in the 2025-26 budget. This initiative aims to train 161,500 young individuals in various technical fields to enhance employment opportunities. The program is designed to equip youth with market-driven skills, helping them secure better jobs and boost economic growth. […]

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6 d. ago Rs13.5 billion allocated for digital growth: Pakistan’s 2025 budget fuels IT and tech infrastructure

The federal government has proposed Rs13.5 billion for IT and digital infrastructure projects in the 2025-26 Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The goal is to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen Pakistan’s IT ecosystem. The budget includes 12 ongoing projects under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT), with a total cost of Rs85.7 billion. […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan’s 2025 defense budget sees 20% rise to address growing regional security challenges

Pakistan has raised its defense budget to Rs. 2,550 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This marks a 20% increase from last year’s Rs. 2,122 billion. The government aims to strengthen national security and support the armed forces. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget in the National Assembly, highlighting security challenges and the need […]

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6 d. ago Haval H6 Expected Price in Pakistan after increase in Sales Tax in Budget 2025

KARACHI – Haval H6 raked in good sales in Pakistan in the last Fiscal Year, but there is bad news

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6 d. ago Pakistan’s budget 2025: Salary hike, tax cuts, and economic growth

Pakistan’s federal government has presented a historic budget of 175 trillion rupees for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The budget was unveiled by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in the National Assembly, amid protests from opposition members. In his speech, the minister emphasized economic progress and congratulated Pakistan’s leadership for its recent victory in the war with […]

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6 d. ago Budget 2025: Family Pensions duration in Pakistan revised in major overhaul

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government unveiled major pension reforms as part of Budget 2024-2025, in bid to improve fiscal stability and

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6 d. ago Pakistan to impose 5% levy on Netflix, other digital vendors in Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD –  Pakistan is set to bring foreign and local digital vendors into the tax net under the “Digital Presence”

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6 d. ago Update on solar panel prices in Pakistan as 18% tax proposed in Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has proposed imposition of 18 percent tax on the import of solar panels, a move

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6 d. ago Dollar rises slightly while PSX hits record high ahead of budget 2025

In the interbank market today, the US dollar gained value against the Pakistani Rupee. It increased by 4 paisas and closed at Rs. 282.21. Yesterday, the dollar had closed at Rs. 282.17, showing a minor but notable uptick. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed historic activity ahead of the federal budget announcement. The KSE-100 […]

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