6 h. 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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50 h. ago Balochistan Budget 2025: 10% Salary increase, 7% Pension raise approved

QUETTA – Balochistan government on Tuesday unveiled the Budget for fiscal year 2025-26, announcing major relief for government employees and

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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6 d. ago KP governor delays approval for budget session, cites constitutional window

Peshawar – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has delayed signing the summary to call the provincial budget session. The summary was sent by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to convene the assembly for presenting the annual budget. Governor Kundi confirmed receiving the request but chose not to act on it immediately. He said he […]

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6 d. ago Ahsan highlights development priorities, says Balochistan put on accelerated path

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while highlighting development priorities of the government, said here on Thursday that Balochistan has been put on accelerated development path for which Rs230 billion have been earmarked in the federal budget 2025-26. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said, development of Balochistan was […]

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6 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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7 d. ago Punjab CM approves 10% raise in salaries, 7% in pensions of govt employees

CM convenes Punjab Cabinet for budget approval on June 13 before its presentation in Provincial Assembly LAHORE: A day after the announcement of the federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday approved a 10 percent raise in salaries and a seven percent raise in the pensions of the provincial […]

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9 d. ago Budget 2025–26: Govt to roll out Rs17.6 trillion plan with major tax reforms

ISLAMABAD – The federal government will present a massive Rs17,600 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 in the National Assembly today. The session will begin at 5 PM under the chairmanship of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead a federal cabinet meeting at 4 PM to approve the budget draft. […]

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2 w. ago Govt unveils Rs3.79 trillion growth plan to boost economy in FY25

ISLAMABAD – The government is all set to approve a massive Rs3.79 trillion national development budget today. The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting will be led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where crucial economic targets for the next year will also be discussed. According to sources, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present the outline of […]

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2 w. ago Finance minister granted power to approve budget honorariums for govt employees

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved a new policy giving the Finance Minister discretionary powers to grant budget honorariums to government employees. This applies mainly to employees in economic ministries, parliament, and the Prime Minister’s Office. The policy removes any upper limit on the number of budget honorariums the […]

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2 w. ago IMF approves defence budget hike, tax cuts for salaried class in major relief move

ISLAMABAD – In a significant breakthrough, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to two key demands from Pakistan: increasing the defence budget and providing tax relief to the salaried class, according to official sources. The government successfully convinced the IMF that rising national security needs could not be delayed. As a result, the IMF […]

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2 w. ago Salaried class likely to get tax relief in budget after IMF approval

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly agreed to provide income tax relief to the salaried class in the 2025-26 federal budget, it is learnt. The global lender has given “in-principle” approval to slash income tax rates across various salary brackets. The proposed relief is expected to cost the government between Rs56 billion and Rs60 […]

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3 w. ago Finance ministry proposes 20% budget hike for BISP to support 10 million families

The Finance Ministry has proposed a 20% increase in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. If approved, the allocation will rise from Rs592.48 billion to Rs716 billion. This boost aims to raise quarterly cash transfers and maintain support for 10 million low-income households across Pakistan. Starting January 2026, quarterly […]

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3 w. ago PPP to hold protest in front KP’s provincial assembly on May 26

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced a major protest on May 26 in front of the Provincial Assembly here as part of its “Save the Province Movement.” The demonstration is expected to draw between 10,000 to 20,000 participants from across the province. PPP KP President Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Bacha will […]

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3 w. ago PPP will hold protest in Peshawar on May 26 against corruption in KP

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Lawyers Wing Thursday will hold a major protest in Peshawar on May 26, under the directives of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to highlight rampant corruption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and defend citizens’ fundamental rights. Addressing a press conference at the Abbottabad Press Club, Provincial President Advocate Gohar Rehman Khattak said the […]

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