33 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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57 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 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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7 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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7 d. 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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1 week ago Poor policies cause 13.5% drop in major crop output, warns planning commission

ISLAMABAD – The Planning Commission has admitted that faulty federal and provincial policies led to a sharp 13.5% decline in major crop production this fiscal year. This drop may increase food imports next year and put pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves. According to a working paper prepared for the 2025–26 federal budget, the […]

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2 w. ago APBF pushes for robust SME sector in next budget to boost employment

The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) on Monday called on the federal government to place small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the heart of the upcoming Federal Budget 2025-26, warning that without immediate and meaningful support, the backbone of Pakistan’s economy could face serious setbacks. In a policy meeting held in Lahore to finalize recommendations […]

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2 w. ago Salaried class likely to get tax relief in budget after IMF approval

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly agreed to provide income tax relief to the salaried class in the 2025-26 federal budget, it is learnt. The global lender has given “in-principle” approval to slash income tax rates across various salary brackets. The proposed relief is expected to cost the government between Rs56 billion and Rs60 […]

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2 w. ago Govt confirms june 10 budget date amid holiday schedule concerns

The Government of Pakistan has confirmed that the 2025–26 federal budget will be presented on June 10 as originally planned. Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal dismissed all rumors about a possible delay, calling them baseless. He clarified that there is no change in the budget date, and all preparations are moving forward with guidance from the […]

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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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4 w. ago Fuel, power prices set to rise as Pakistan commits to IMF conditions

The government has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of sweeping economic reforms ahead of its 2025-26 federal budget, including hikes in fuel, electricity, and gas prices, officials said, a move likely to place additional financial strain on the population. The government plans to implement a series of fiscal measures starting July 1 aimed at […]

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