6 d. ago New fiscal year brings heavy taxes, online business rules, and fuel levy hike

As the new fiscal year begins on July 1, Pakistan has officially enforced the 2025-26 budget after receiving presidential approval from Asif Ali Zardari. The budget introduces strict tax measures and financial changes that are expected to affect individuals and businesses across the country. The government has imposed Rs 389 billion in enforcement actions and […]

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1 week ago PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran

PM Shehbaz welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Iran, terming it a crucial step in avoiding further escalation and loss Directs the authorities concerned to ensure strict law and order during processions and majalis across the country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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 Hyundai Tucson Expected Price in Pakistan after New Green Tax in Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD – Hybrid Car prices in Pakistan are expected to climb high as Green Taxes will push prices of Hyundai

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1 week ago No More Withholding Tax for THESE property Owners after Budget 2025 tweaks in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Budget 2025 brings new update for property owners as there will be no more tax if you have

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2 w. ago KP budget won’t pass without Imran Khan’s approval: Barrister Saif

PESHAWAR: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Dr. Ali Saif declared that the province’s upcoming fiscal budget will not be approved without consultation with PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Barrister Saif emphasised that the people voted for Imran Khan’s ideology, and therefore the provincial budget […]

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2 w. ago Punjab budget envisions 100 Sahulat Bazaars under Rs10b CM’s Special Initiative

Construction of 13 Sahulat Bazaars already underway, expected to be completed at a cost Rs3.4b by August 2025 LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the establishment of 100 new Sahulat Bazaars across the province—a historic intervention to combat inflation, restore price stability, and provide year-round relief to the public at large. According to […]

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3 w. ago Asad Umar criticizes budget, urges all parties to unite for a way forward

ISLAMABAD: Former federal finance minister Asad Umar expressed deep concerns over the current political and economic situation in Pakistan, urging all political parties to unite and find a way forward to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media on Monday, Umar emphasized that the country is caught in a dangerous political quagmire, and […]

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3 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 Ali Zafar slams budget 2025, warns it could paralyze Pakistan’s industry

ISLAMABAD – PTI Senator Ali Zafar has sharply criticized the federal government’s proposed budget, warning that it could seriously damage Pakistan’s already struggling industrial sector. He accused the authorities of burdening the economy with excessive taxes and flawed fiscal policies. Speaking during a Senate session on Monday, Zafar questioned the government’s claim that new taxes […]

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3 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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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 KP’s Finance Advisor terms provincial budget ‘realistic, development

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Advisor, Muzzammil Aslam, announced that the provincial government has prepared a realistic budget for 2025-26, focusing on financial discipline and development needs without taking new loans. Addressing a post-budget press conference, he said that KP did not receive its full share of funds under the National Finance Commission (NFC) and Annual […]

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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 Suzuki Swift Expected Price in Pakistan after New Taxes in Budget 2025

Owning cars to become more expensive in Pakistan after proposes hike in taxes. With 18% General Sales Tax (GST) and

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Budget statistics a ‘smokescreen’ to mask economic ‘meltdown:’ PTI

Alarming brain drain a direct result of growing hopelessness, economic mismanagement: Waqas ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram strongly criticized the imposed government for presenting fabricated and misleading data in the Economic Survey, dismissing it as nothing more than a smokescreen designed to conceal its glaring economic failures. He stated that […]

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3 w. ago Ahsan Iqbal unveils Rs. 4.2 trillion development budget to lead Pakistan from crisis to confidence

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal presented Pakistan’s Development Budget for 2025–2026, highlighting a strong shift from crisis to confidence. He reminded the nation that just two years ago, Pakistan was on the edge of economic collapse. Now, the country is focusing on growth, stability, and transformation. The GDP has started to rebound with 2.7% growth this […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan unveils green maritime strategy to modernize ports and fisheries

Pakistan is rolling out a new maritime strategy focused on green ports and climate-resilient infrastructure. Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced this after high-level review meetings. The government aims to cut environmental harm while boosting economic growth through sustainable port upgrades and maritime reforms. At Port Qasim Authority, officials reviewed a 10-year plan to […]

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