5 d. ago New solar panel prices in Pakistan after 10% tax from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – Proposals made by the federal government in budget for next fiscal year 2025-26, including imposition of 10 percent

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8 d. ago PM Shehbaz calls 2025–26 budget a people’s budget, urges unity for growth

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the federal budget 2025–26 reflects the aspirations of the people and is a product of collaboration and national interest. He made these remarks in a meeting with senators and MNAs, a day after the National Assembly passed the Rs17.6 trillion budget with strong support from coalition […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan approves Rs17.57 trillion federal budget for 2025–26 with key tax reforms

The National Assembly of Pakistan has officially approved the Rs17,573 billion federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, passing the Finance Bill with a majority vote. All cut motions from the opposition were rejected during Thursday’s session. Under the approved budget, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set a tax collection target of Rs14,131 […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan’s national assembly passes budget for 2025–26 with amendments

The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26. The approval came after several days of debate, discussions, and review by lawmakers during a special session held in Islamabad. Members of the assembly approved the Finance Bill 2025 through a clause-by-clause voting process, making it the official budget […]

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1 week ago Banking Sector Backs Federal Budget 2025–26 to Drive Inclusive Growth and Economic Stability

  Karachi, June 2025 — As a key partner in Pakistan’s economic development, the banking sector—under the aegis of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA)—continues to play a vital role in supporting national priorities and advancing structural reforms. In close coordination with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and other partners across […]

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1 week ago Malakand Division traders announce strike over new sales tax in federal budget

SWAT: Traders in Malakand Division have declared a complete shutter-down strike across all nine districts of the region on Wednesday, June 25, in protest against the imposition of a 10-percent sales tax in the federal budget for 2025-26. This decision was made during a large jirga (tribal council) of traders held in Mingora city, Swat […]

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2 w. 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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2 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 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Tax relief proposed for fertilizers, pesticides—but farmers still disappointed

In the newly announced federal budget 2025–26, the Pakistani government has proposed to continue sales tax exemptions on fertilizers and pesticides, in an attempt to support the agriculture sector, considered the backbone of the economy. Despite this relief, key stakeholders have voiced dissatisfaction, saying many promises remain unfulfilled. During his budget speech in Parliament, Finance […]

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3 w. ago Business community criticises federal budget for overlooking economic reforms

LAHORE – The business community welcomed the overall federal budget for FY-2025- 26 but criticised the government for neglecting women,

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago PSX surges past 122,400 points as investors eye 2025–26 federal budget

KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish trend on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing

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