Pakistan has suffered Rs2.5tr loss because of Covid-19 Pandemic will also have a spillover impact in the next fiscal year. Updated 06 Jun, 2020 03:31pm
PM rejects option of imposing another lockdown Says government preparing next budget in a way to generate more revenue and cut expenses. Updated 06 Jun, 2020 08:23am
NA, Senate budget sessions begin today Dr Waseem nominated Leader of House in Senate; NA session to continue till Aug 13. Updated 05 Jun, 2020 09:17am
A difficult budget Both the prime minister and his adviser on finance have shunned proposals calling for even a slight increase in tax rates. Updated 01 Jun, 2020 08:58am
Punjab slashes Rs3bn from police budget The “shocking” development comes at a time when the virus had claimed lives of four police officials, while 650 others tested positive in Punjab so far. Updated 01 Jun, 2020 09:25am
Punjab may alter wheat policy for next season Flour shortage looms large. Updated 01 Jun, 2020 09:28am
FBR directed to simplify tax laws Govt wants no new taxes in upcoming budget. Updated 29 May, 2020 08:27am
Punjab CM asks depts to further decrease unnecessary spending Special remissions given to prisoners. Updated 22 May, 2020 09:57am
NA to hold marathon session to fulfil constitutional requirement During the session, the government will present the federal budget for the financial year 2020-21. Updated 20 May, 2020 08:26am
Punjab to tighten its belt The province is planning a rolling budget that will allow the government to change its income. Updated 18 May, 2020 09:39am
Murad says next Sindh budget to be impacted by coronavirus Strengthening health systems to fight Covid-19, creating employment will be top priorities, says CM. Updated 17 May, 2020 11:14am
Ministries, divisions told to cut expenditures Idea of providing subsidy to the poor on electricity also floated. Updated 16 May, 2020 08:26am
FBR tax proposals not in line with govt’s vision: Hafeez Calls for fewer taxes to stimulate economy. Updated 15 May, 2020 08:29am
Pakistan's deficit and poverty rate to soar due to coronavirus, govt estimates show At least three million people will lose their jobs — one million in the industrial sector and two million in services. Updated 16 May, 2020 03:41pm
Budget blues The government should adopt a three-month flexible rolling budget for next year. Updated 12 May, 2020 03:33pm
The Covid-19 budget Ministries, divisions and agencies have been asked tersely to limit their fund demands to already approved projects. Updated 12 May, 2020 03:33pm
Govt likely to unveil tax-free budget for 2020-21 Final decision will be taken after consultations with IMF after Eidul Fitr, says an FBR official. Updated 12 May, 2020 03:31pm
Pakistan's fiscal deficit to surge, tax revenue to miss target this year: Hafeez Sheikh Adviser says country’s economy is now projected to contract 1pc to 1.5pc in the ongoing fiscal year. Updated 12 May, 2020 03:32pm
Covid poses threat to normal holding of NA budget session Parliamentary committee meets tomorrow to discuss the issue. Updated 12 May, 2020 03:37pm
Development budget likely to be further cut Move part of larger fiscal rearrangement to put $6bn IMF programme back on track. Updated 12 May, 2020 03:38pm
Speaker to discuss budget with parliamentary leaders Meetings of parliamentary committees to be held through video link. Updated 12 May, 2020 03:38pm
Budgeting in the time of Covid-19 Major benchmarks for the next year’s budget cleared by the cabinet are already becoming irrelevant. Updated 12 May, 2020 03:30pm
