9 d. ago All opposition amendments rejected; Bilawal says PPP supported budget after all demands accepted

Budget sails through NA with sweeping tax reforms   The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Rs17.57 trillion federal budget

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9 d. ago PPP resists ‘draconian powers’ for tax authorities amid budget approval tensions

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has refused to support the government’s proposal to grant the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) arrest powers in tax fraud cases, a move which has intensified negotiations between the ruling coalition partners ahead of the budget’s approval by the National Assembly. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reached out to […]

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9 d. ago Punjab assembly passes Rs5,300 billion budget for fiscal year 2025–26

LAHORE, June 26, 2025 — The Punjab Assembly on Thursday approved the Punjab Finance Bill 2025–26 by a majority vote, passing the province’s annual budget with a total volume of Rs5,300 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. The approved budget includes Rs4,329 billion in demands for grants, covering a wide range of sectors including health, […]

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9 d. ago Pensioners protest unpaid dues, demand immediate release of pensions

KARACHI: Retired employees from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and Town Municipal Corporations (TMCs) staged a protest inside the KMC building on Thursday during the corporation’s budget session, demanding immediate action on their long-pending financial grievances. The protesters, who included retired TMC employees, called for the release of their pending pensions, the implementation of the […]

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2 w. ago Textile bodies seek urgent action on proposals through Budget Anomaly Committee

The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) and the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) have jointly urged the government to consider and implement the textile industry’s key budget proposals through the FBR’s Budget Anomaly Committee. The demand came during a post-budget joint meeting of both associations, which was attended by PHMA […]

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2 w. ago Government accepts four major PPP demands, clears path for federal budget approval

The government has accepted four key demands from its coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), paving the way for smooth approval of the federal budget in the National Assembly. These demands include a reduction in GST on solar panels and full restoration of funds for Sindh’s universities. During the budget debate on Wednesday, Deputy […]

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2 w. ago Exporters sound alarm over budget shocks, demand urgent fix from PM

Pakistan’s leading export groups have raised serious concerns over the recent budget changes. They say these changes will damage the country’s $11 billion value-added export sector. The sector includes garments, sports goods, and leather products. It contributes about one-third of national exports and is already under pressure from rising costs. The exporters demanded an urgent […]

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2 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. ago PPP not to support federal budget if demands are not met: CM Sindh

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has threatened that PPP will not support the federal budget if their demands, including withdrawal of proposed 18 percent tax on solar panels, are not fulfilled by the Centre. Addressing his post-budget press conference in Karachi on Saturday, CM Murad Ali Shah said “Sindh is not a […]

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3 w. ago ‘Build together, grow together’: Zardari highlights path to national prosperity

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has called for collective efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s economy and work toward national prosperity. Speaking at Aiwan-e-Sadr during a special Eid ul-Azha gathering with PPP leaders and workers, he emphasized that unity, development, and farmer support are key to achieving long-term stability. The president extended Eid greetings to the […]

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