Budget 2024

Tax breaks on hybrids retained

Tax breaks on hybrids retained

Govt continues PTI’s 2021 policy that gives 22pc tax concessions on manufacturing of HEVs, a source in the auto industry says.
Updated 11 Jun, 2023 08:54am

Struggling to pay

Dar cannot realistically expect bilateral creditors to agree to restructure their debt without the IMF on board.
Updated 11 Jun, 2023 09:05am
CM Murad unveils Rs2.2tr Sindh budget for FY24

CM Murad unveils Rs2.2tr Sindh budget for FY24

Development outlay of Rs700bn centres on rehabilitation of flood-affected people, social protection for the poor; up to 35pc increase in govt employees' salaries.
Updated 10 Jun, 2023 09:20pm

Expansionary budget

Fiscal plan that the budget has laid out will lead to the accumulation of more debt, even if the targets are met.
Updated 10 Jun, 2023 07:54am

Budget views

The budget 2023-24 is balanced with special focus on drivers of growth and is industry friendly under the present challenging
Published 10 Jun, 2023 07:03am
Roadmap to revitalise economy

Roadmap to revitalise economy

5Es framework catalyses change, igniting hope and optimism among the people; govt working on enhancing digital economy.
Updated 10 Jun, 2023 08:35am
A mixed bag for stock market

A mixed bag for stock market

Major blow to large-scale companies in this budget comes in the form of a proposed increase in the number of super-tax slabs.
Updated 10 Jun, 2023 08:37am
Targets unrealistic, says industry

Targets unrealistic, says industry

Rs9.2tr revenue target not only looks difficult but will have far-reaching negative consequences; PBC chief executive says tax collection targets look unrealistic.
Updated 10 Jun, 2023 08:41am
What’s actually new in this budget?

What’s actually new in this budget?

Govt substantially increases the limit of money that can be remitted from outside Pakistan without any questions asked on the source.
Updated 10 Jun, 2023 08:12am