Budget 2026 27
Federal govt seeks over Rs1tr for strategic needs; provinces resist freeze on NFC shares.
Updated 09 Jun, 2026 08:24am
Everyone, it seems, has suddenly realised the poor state of the economy.
Updated 09 Jun, 2026 09:29am
Third consecutive tax-free budget likely on 16th focusses jobs, industrial growth.
Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:31am
Overseas Pakistanis struggle as remittance cap hinders repatriation of funds.
Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:30am
Think tank seeks relief for salaried class; stresses social spending should boost productivity, not just expenditure.
Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:39am
Express serious concern over the removal of the Export Facilitation Scheme benefits on yarn and fabric.
Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:51am
Centre, provinces struggle to reach consensus over fiscal space; KP says demand could push provinces into deficit.
Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:16am
The OICCI notes that the corporate sector, representing only 6pc of GDP, accounts for nearly 60-70pc of direct tax revenues, while retailers remain under taxed.
Published 08 Jun, 2026 09:42am
The youth bulge is now being nullified by nutritional shortfalls, exploitative employment and a lack of opportunities.
Published 08 Jun, 2026 09:16am
Unless agriculture is restored to the centre of fiscal planning, Pakistan risks undermining its food security as well as its economic future.
Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:52am
The budget is essentially a political document, laying out who and what will be taxed and who and what will be subsidised, with taxpayer money.
Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:59am
Prospects for strong industrial growth remain constrained under the current IMF programme, as fiscal consolidation and revenue generation continue to be key priorities.
Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am
Rs4.7tr federal, provincial development plans may be revised.
Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:34am
All one can fear is a familiar accounting exercise that aims to extract a few more rupees from a narrow, weary economic base.
Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:59am
Discussion also covered expenditure and development spending priorities, including the Public Sector Development Programme.
Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:07am
Water, hydropower projects may get only Rs179bn in PSDP; officials warn low allocation may slow major dam, power projects.
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 08:27am
APCTMA warns any further reduction in customs duties on imported ceramic tiles could jeopardise the survival of local manufacturers.
Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:19am
Party think tank seeks Rs1.2m exemption threshold for salaried individuals.
Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:10am
Finance minister said the payable tax would be adjustable against withholding tax already paid, provided a minimum of Rs25,000 was paid at the time of filing the tax form.
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 08:59pm
Pakistan has absorbed much of the fiscal cost of devolution without fully realising its potential efficiency gains.
Published 05 Jun, 2026 08:40am
Pakistan has absorbed much of the fiscal cost of devolution without fully realising its potential efficiency gains.
Updated 05 Jun, 2026 08:40am
Without new budget pillars, proper risk screening, end to ‘green taxes’, country’s fiscal plans will only deepen climate vulnerability.
Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:10am
The central bank's forex reserves are nearing their annual target, but large payments are also due this month.
Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:05am
From penalising green technology to sidelining adaptation, the government’s spending choices seem to contradict its own climate commitments.
Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:04am
Field officers to lose powers to issue notices, conduct audits; reforms aim to curb collusion, harassment.
Updated 05 Jun, 2026 10:16am
Pakistan knows all too well the consequences of environmental neglect.
Updated 05 Jun, 2026 07:28am
Ex-finance minister Hafeez Pasha says foreign inflows could encourage disproportionate investment in real-estate; PIDE sees around a million workers’ livelihoods being affected if conflict prolongs.
Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:33am
Farooq Sattar presents shadow budget; says people want to know how Rs25tr got by PPP govt in 18 years was utilised.
Updated 04 Jun, 2026 09:05am
KP finance czar says federal govt facing Rs1.7tr "fiscal hole"; Muzammil Aslam claims Centre in a tight spot due to coalition partners’ needs, IMF "over-commitments".
Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:54am
Ex-finance minister Hafeez Pasha says foreign inflows could encourage disproportionate investment in real-estate; PIDE sees around a million workers’ livelihoods being affected if conflict prolongs.
Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:32am
