14 h. 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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15 h. ago Suzuki Alto VXL to cost Rs33.24Lac after new proposed Taxes in Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD – Suzuki Alto, one of cheapest cars in Pakistan, gets more expensive as the government imposes New Levy and

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15 h. 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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18 h. ago Sindh budget sparks criticism over big deficit and Karachi neglect

The Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) has raised strong concerns about the Sindh government’s new budget for 2025–26. The council criticized the budget for increasing the fiscal deficit, cutting support to local governments, and neglecting Karachi’s development needs. This year’s budget shows a deficit of Rs38.5 billion, compared to a balanced budget last year. […]

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19 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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19 h. 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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20 h. ago New Minimum Wage set at Rs40000 per month in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced a new minimum monthly wage of Rs40,000 for workers across the region, effective

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20 h. ago Punjab allocates Rs79.5 billion for free medicines in budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab has allocated a record Rs630.5 billion for the health sector in the budget for the fiscal year

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20 h. ago Salaries Up 10%, Pensions Raised by 7% in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced considerable salary increase for its employees, with 10% hike in pay and a

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20 h. ago Salaries Up 10%, Pensions Raised by 5% in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced considerable salary increase for its employees, with 10% hike in pay and a

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20 h. ago Rs5.3 Trillion Punjab Budget 2025 unveiled with major allocations for Development, Youth, and Health

LAHORE – Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman unveiled a record-breaking Rs5.3 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26,

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21 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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23 h. 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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45 h. ago Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise again as global oil costs surge

ISLAMABAD – Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise once again for the next 15 days, with petrol likely to go up by Rs1.12 and diesel by Rs5.27 per litre, sources revealed on Sunday. The increase comes in response to rising global oil prices. According to insiders, the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has […]

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46 h. 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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59 h. ago Sindh, KP up in arms for ‘being ignored’ in federal projects

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah criticised the federal government for failing to meet its financial commitments to the province, while promising enhanced development and relief measures in the 2025-26 budget. Speaking at a post-budget press conference on Saturday, Shah said the provincial budget totalled Rs3.45 trillion, with a record Rs1.018 trillion allocated for development […]

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65 h. 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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67 h. 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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67 h. ago Opposition protest breaks national assembly microphones worth Rs. 350 million

During the budget session for the financial year 2025-26, the opposition protested loudly in the National Assembly. They shouted slogans, tore budget papers, and threw them around the house. Opposition Leader Omar Ayub slammed budget copies on desks. This caused chaos and disrupted the session for a long time. Because of the protest, the microphone […]

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69 h. ago Karachi set for major overhaul with new roads, electric buses, and AI surveillance

KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has laid out an ambitious urban transformation plan for Karachi in the provincial budget 2025-26. The city will undergo wide-ranging upgrades, including road rehabilitation, improved drainage systems, and better water supply networks. The plan focuses on both aging infrastructure and neglected neighborhoods across South, Central, East, and Korangi districts. […]

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