Khaleeq Kiani

Govt enforces petroleum, carbon levies to meet IMF deadline

ISLAMABAD: Under an iron-clad commitment with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government has announced... Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:27am

Centre proposes climate-based criteria for next NFC award

Ahsan calls for shift from population-based formula. Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:30am

Armed forces to get ‘special relief allowance’, NA panel told

Officers to get 50pc of salary, soldiers 20pc; ministry stays mum on financial impact. Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:54am

KE seeks partial fuel cost benefit to consumers

Regulator fixes public hearing on 19th to decide retention plea. Published 12 Jun, 2025 08:14am

Budget 2025-26: Threat of Rs500bn tax hike if enforcement measures blocked

Finance secretary says revenue numbers are already locked with IMF. Updated 12 Jun, 2025 09:41am

Budget 2025-26: Austerity budget offers ‘crumbs’ for relief

Tough crackdown planned on non-filers, tax evaders; provinces’ contribution helps Centre outperform fiscal target, record lowest deficit in decade. Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:47am

Economic Survey 2024-25: Growth stumbles as key targets missed

Major crops down 13.5pc amid water crisis, restricting agriculture and overall GDP growth; Industry, services underperform. Updated 10 Jun, 2025 09:54am

45pc of Pakistanis live below poverty line: WB

Poverty assessments revised to reflect changes in cost of living and consumption habits. Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:57am

IMF wants ‘strict compliance’ as budget enters final stages

Lender wants agri tax enforced, takes exception to plan to sell surplus power at cheaper rates. Published 05 Jun, 2025 07:53am

Provinces take the lead on Rs4.2tr in uplift spending

NEC approves plan with consensus as govt eyes 4.2 per cent growth in next fiscal year. Published 05 Jun, 2025 07:44am

‘Flawed’ govt policies cause sharp contraction in major crops

Planning Commission foresees higher food imports next year. Updated 04 Jun, 2025 10:11am

ADB okays $800m loan to support fiscal reforms

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday approved an $800 million programme loan for Pakistan to help... Published 04 Jun, 2025 07:15am

Govt challenges Nepra’s approved KE multi-year tariff

Alleges the utility got an undue favour of Rs750 billion over the seven-year period at the cost of the national exchequer. Updated 03 Jun, 2025 10:44am

Committee tasked with forming laws for crypto

Regulatory framework to protect digital, virtual assets Published 03 Jun, 2025 07:50am

Shadow of IMF looms over development kitty

Allocations for nearly all sectors slashed; govt allocates Rs880bn for the public sector development programme, down 20pc from current year. Updated 03 Jun, 2025 08:18am

Budget 2025-26: Dual pricing on the cards as govt ratchets up war on cash

Buying petrol with cash may cost an extra Rs2-3 per litre; manufacturers, importers may charge extra 2pc GST on cash sales. Updated 02 Jun, 2025 09:39am

Aurangzeb calls Crypto Council meeting amid policy confusion

PCC to review legal, regulatory framework for digital currencies on Monday Published 31 May, 2025 06:51am

Pakistan, US open formal talks on reciprocal tariffs

• Aurangzeb, US trade envoy agree to initiate technical discussions in coming weeks • Islamabad seeks to avert $1.4bn export Published 31 May, 2025 06:51am

Crypto policy in disarray as SBP, ministry insist ban is still in place

SBP exec says crypto transactions illegal, cases still being referred to law enforcement. Updated 30 May, 2025 08:37am

Nepra raps K-Electric over excessive power outages, consumer

Believes loadshedding hampering economy, worsening law and order. Updated 30 May, 2025 10:31am