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CDWP clears 10 projects

The move comes days before the unveiling of the federal budget for the next fiscal year.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:15am

Stocks lose 718 points on budget uncertainty

Topline Securities Ltd says the stock market remained volatile, reflecting a day of consolidation.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:54am

In a first, climate-focused budget to be unveiled: minister

Pre-Budget Dialogue informed that 30pc of all public development projects would undergo an assessment.

Updated 21 May, 2025 07:54am

The latent price for patriotism

An 18pc increase in the defense budget implies a larger share of the national revenues being redirected at the expense of other critical areas.

Updated 19 May, 2025 01:26pm

Minister promises public relief after military success

Key federal ministers hold consultations in Karachi to get allies on board.

Updated 19 May, 2025 10:51am

Govt achieved economic revival under PM Shehbaz, will provide relief in next budget: Sanaullah

PML-N delegation calls on governor Sindh; MQM leaders brief on Karachi urban projects.

Published 18 May, 2025 07:22pm

NA passes money bill along with eight others

Citizenship amendment bill deferred, two others introduced; MNA flags delay in ADB-funded bridges on Kalam Road.

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:25am

Editorial: Retail, real estate, farm sectors must be brought into tax net

The past policy of squeezing salaried classes and fully documented corporations to collect taxes will not work any longer.

Published 16 May, 2025 08:15am

Aurangzeb vows completion of M6 motorway ‘at all costs’

Minister Subhani says project would be prioritised in upcoming PSDP 2025-26.

Published 16 May, 2025 07:04am

Govt okays five-year tariff reform plan to spur exports

Overhaul aims to cut customs, regulatory duties.

Updated 16 May, 2025 07:59am

The fallout

Reality is stubborn, and two things bring home reality better than anything else: war and the economy.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:13am

Murad plans austerity drive to save funds for development schemes

Calls for schemes aimed at improving agricultural output and productivity.

Published 15 May, 2025 05:53am

IMF expects Rs20tr revenue, stricter spending

Policy-level budget talks set to begin on Monday; GDP growth projected at 3.6pc, inflation at 7.7pc.

Updated 15 May, 2025 07:59am

Sindh CM Shah reviews budget proposals, development schemes

Launches austerity drive to conserve funds for development initiatives.

Published 14 May, 2025 07:28pm

More funds to be allocated for education sector in upcoming budget: KP CM

CM Gandapur expresses concern over rate of out-of-school children; vows to increase funds for education sector in upcoming budget.

Published 13 May, 2025 04:36pm

Balochistan Assembly panel agrees on budget proposals

Lawmakers express satisfaction with transparent, inclusive budget planning.

Updated 13 May, 2025 09:42am

Sindh CM reviews development schemes for inclusion in next budget

There are over 4,000 development schemes in progress during the current fiscal years, says Murad Ali Shah.

Updated 13 May, 2025 09:44am

PPP leaders, ministers review Karachi uplift schemes ahead of budget

Nasir Shah emphasised the importance of fast-tracking all ongoing development schemes.

Published 12 May, 2025 06:45am

KP uplift projects near completion to get required funds in next budget

Eighty per cent of development funds for the next fiscal year will be allocated to ongoing projects.

Updated 17 May, 2025 06:56pm

Govt’s priority in upcoming budget is to provide relief to common man: PM Shehbaz

Premier says budget should focus extensively on job creation, agriculture, information technology, small, medium enterprises, and housing sector.

Published 09 May, 2025 08:08pm

Budget due on June 2; PSDP faces 16pc cut

NEC to meet on May 26 or 27 to approve development programme.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Chambers call for ending anti-export levies in next budget

Demand removal of special tax facility for erstwhile Fata region.

Published 01 May, 2025 07:08am

Ministries asked to surrender funds ahead of schedule

Finance ministry advances the deadline by two months; move may handicap public sector operations.

Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:13am