APCC to finalise development outlay for next fiscal year tomorrow Proposed Rs1.2tr worth of PSDP for next fiscal year is almost 27pc higher than the Rs940bn allocation during current FY. Updated 30 May, 2024 10:29am
Stocks fall below 75,000 on tough budget Analyst says market witnessed across-the-board selling pressure amid mounting fears about likely tough taxation proposals. Updated 30 May, 2024 10:31am
Inflation to hover around 13.5-14.5pc in May: finance ministry Says economy will gain momentum going forward owing to favourable external, domestic economic conditions. Published 29 May, 2024 05:09pm
Call to address underspending of budget allocated for S. Punjab Consultation demands permanent CS instead of additional secretary Published 29 May, 2024 05:52am
KWSC seeks Rs12bn from Sindh govt for new Hub Canal project Water utility may get Rs700m in the current fiscal after approval from cabinet. Updated 29 May, 2024 10:46am
Auto assemblers demand level playing field Cheaper used car imports hurting local industry. Updated 29 May, 2024 09:53am
KP opposition rejects budget as unrealistic Insists pre-empting federal budget provincial govt’s political stunt. Updated 28 May, 2024 10:42am
Budget 2024-25: Govt considers proposal to withdraw tax waivers for the rich FBR mulls measures to raise Rs500bn more in 2024-25. Updated 31 May, 2024 12:51pm
Stocks lose 466 points on budget uncertainty Analyst says market turned bearish on reports of huge Rs12.5tr proposed tax collection target for FY25. Updated 28 May, 2024 10:10am
CORPORATE WINDOW: Pakistan’s fiscal policy odyssey A fair and unbiased tax policy backed by strong political will and improved monitoring, collecting, evaluating and spending Updated 27 May, 2024 02:09pm
Engaging the ignored Real transformation lies in taking digitalisation to the grassroots level to build a stronger and more responsive local govt structure. Updated 27 May, 2024 02:28pm
A new squabble but a smart KP budget KP’s finance team has introduced a few significant reforms to expand its tax and non-tax revenues by rationalising existing rates. Updated 27 May, 2024 11:08am
Trying the same old formulas Budget proposals from various business forums reveal that trading house demands are more prominent in Sindh than in Punjab. Updated 27 May, 2024 02:53pm
Govt in a fix amid IMF diktat on tax policy To maximise revenue, the govt has one option: hike tax rates on all federal taxes or levy new taxes. Updated 26 May, 2024 12:55pm
PTI govt to spend Rs416bn on development According to budget documents, Rs120bn has been allocated for the settled districts and Rs36bn for the province’s merged districts. Updated 25 May, 2024 09:49am
KP budget 2024-25: KP draws Centre’s ire by pre-empting federal budget With total outlay of Rs1.7tr, Rs100bn surplus budget proposes Rs416bn for development projects. Updated 25 May, 2024 08:54am