4 h. ago Only 54% of federal development budget spent in first 11 months of FY25

The Ministry of Planning revealed that only 54% of Pakistan’s federal development budget was spent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024–25. This figure raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to execute planned projects on time. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the government spent Rs596.61 billion on development projects. […]

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36 h. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt soars to Rs 723 billion, driven by foreign loans

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt has surged by Rs 43.59 billion over the past year, reaching a projected total of Rs 723.13 billion by July 1, 2025. According to official figures, the province began the current fiscal year with Rs 679.54 billion in debt. Interestingly, KP remains free from domestic borrowing. The entire debt burden […]

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3 d. ago Govt to enforce Rs77 petroleum levy and Rs5 carbon levy from july 1

The federal government will impose a Rs77 per litre petroleum levy and Rs5 per litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel, and furnace oil from July 1, 2025. This decision is part of Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) to promote climate resilience and stabilize the economy. […]

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5 d. ago Solar panel prices surge as 18% import tax looms, traders and PSA sound alarm

  Solar panel prices have jumped sharply across Pakistan ahead of a proposed 18% sales tax on imports, expected from July 1, 2025. Though the tax is still pending formal approval, many sellers have already raised prices. This early increase has shocked consumers and stirred tension in the market. Some buyers are walking away after […]

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6 d. ago New expected prices of Suzuki Alto VXR, VXL and AGS in Pakistan from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – The prices of Suzuki Alto, one of the most-selling cars in Pakistan, are likely to witness an increase

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6 d. ago How much tax you will pay on online shopping from July 2025?

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has proposed imposition of an 18 percent sales tax on online shopping in the budget

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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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7 d. ago Will electricity prices increase in Pakistan from July 2025?

ISLAMABAD – The Power Division as reacted to the reports claiming that there would be a massive increase in electricity

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7 d. ago Used imported car prices likely to decrease massively from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is all set to present the budget for fiscal year 2025-26 with total outlay

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3 w. ago Punjab collects over Rs800 billion taxes through digital banking

LAHORE – Punjab has collected tax revenue of over Rs800 billion through ‘e-Pay Punjab’, a flagship digital payment solution developed

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4 w. ago India’s Growing Boycott: Turkish Coffee, Chocolates, and Fashion Brands Removed from Retailers

Small Indian grocery shops and major online fashion retailers have launched a boycott of Turkish products, ranging from chocolates and coffee to clothing and cosmetics, in reaction to mounting resentment over Turkey’s backing of Pakistan during a recent conflict with India. The diplomatic tensions escalated after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan publicly expressed solidarity with Pakistan […]

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4 w. ago Record petrol levy hike expected from july as govt plans Rs194 billion increase

ISLAMABAD – Starting July 1, 2025, Pakistani citizens may face the highest petroleum levy in the country’s history, as the government prepares to impose an additional burden of Rs194 billion in the upcoming fiscal year. This increase is part of the government’s target to collect Rs1,311 billion in petroleum levy during the 2025–26 financial year. […]

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