4 h. ago Punjab announces 10% salary hike, 5% pension increase in ‘people

LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced a 10% increase in salaries and a 5% rise in pensions for government employees under the 2025–26 provincial budget, which officials describe as “people-friendly” and focused on development. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman shared the details during his budget speech at the Punjab Assembly on Monday. […]

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7 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs5.3 trillion budget with 10% pay raise and no new taxes

Punjab’s Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman presented the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with a total volume of Rs5,335 billion. The budget session took place in the Punjab Assembly on Monday, while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her cabinet joined virtually from Iran due to official commitments. Meanwhile, opposition members gathered before the speaker’s […]

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3 d. ago KP unveils Rs2.1 trillion budget with pay hikes, reforms and development focus

  PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a Rs2.119 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget proposes a 10% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike in pensions. The provincial minimum wage has also been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000. Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam presented the budget, highlighting […]

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5 d. ago Govt hikes SOE funding by 80% in FY26, pushes ahead with reforms and privatisation

The federal government has allocated Rs354.81 billion to State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for FY2025–26, reflecting an 80.3% increase from Rs196.83 billion last year. These funds, released under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), will support key SOEs in infrastructure, transport, energy, and financial services—sectors critical to national development. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, in his budget speech, […]

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5 d. ago Finance minister says salaried class given maximum relief in FY2025

ISLAMABAD – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that the government provided as much relief as possible to the salaried

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5 d. ago Govt gave maximum relief to salaried class in budget, says finance minister

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government provided as much relief as possible to the lower and salaried classes. The minister said the aim was to ease the burden on those affected most by inflation. He assured the public that relief measures were designed carefully. These steps reflect the government’s effort to support struggling […]

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6 d. ago Supreme court’s budget increased to Rs. 6.64 billion for 2025

The federal government has allocated Rs. 6.64 billion for the Supreme Court’s expenses in the 2025-26 budget. This funding will cover salaries, allowances, operational costs, and development projects. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the allocation while presenting the budget in the National Assembly. A significant portion of the budget—Rs. 3.26 billion—will go toward salaries and […]

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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 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 Over Rs. 14 billion set aside for health projects in budget 2025

The federal government has announced Rs. 14.3 billion in funding for the health sector under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2025-26. The funds will support 21 ongoing projects across the country aimed at improving healthcare services. During the budget speech, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that the goal is to […]

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6 d. ago Budget 2025 imposes 18% tax on imported solar panels to boost local industry

The federal government presented the Budget 2025-26 in the National Assembly today. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled a key proposal aimed at reforming the country’s sales tax system. One of the major changes includes imposing a new tax on solar panel imports. The finance minister announced an 18% sales tax on imported solar panels. This […]

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6 d. ago Reforms in pension policy: Family pensions limited to 10 years in budget 2025

The federal government has introduced key pension reforms in the Budget 2025-26. These changes aim to ease pressure on the national treasury. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shared these updates during his budget speech. He explained that the pension system had seen several changes through executive orders over past decades. These changes increased the financial burden […]

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6 d. ago National assembly session begins, finance minister presents budget 2025

The National Assembly started its session today, with the Finance Minister presenting the budget for 2025-26. Despite protests from opposition members, the session began on schedule under the leadership of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already arrived at the assembly to witness the proceedings. The government aims to demonstrate strength and unity, […]

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6 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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6 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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1 week 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 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 Ministry of finance sets june 10 for budget presentation in national assembly

Pakistan’s federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 will be formally presented in the National Assembly on June 10, confirmed a spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance. The Economic Survey of Pakistan, which outlines the economic performance and key indicators for the outgoing fiscal year, will be released a day earlier on June 9. […]

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3 w. ago Maulana Fazlur Rehman warns of protests over child marriage bill

ISLAMABAD: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly opposed the bill banning child marriage, warning that his party may take to the streets if the legislation is not withdrawn. Speaking during Monday’s National Assembly session, Fazl criticised the timing of the bill, saying the country should focus on national unity and solidarity instead of pushing […]

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