Budget 2026 27
A little more than a decade and a half ago Pakistan finally abandoned its last attempt to try and get serious tax reform through.
Updated 04 Jun, 2026 08:23am
With economic stabilisation yet to translate into tangible improvement in living standards, the country’s leaders are finding it increasingly difficult to ignore demands for relief.
Updated 04 Jun, 2026 08:35am
Discussions focused on current expenditure and development spending priorities, including PSDP.
Updated 04 Jun, 2026 01:31am
CM Afridi says meeting with PTI founder essential before final approval of the provincial budget.
Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:49pm
PM Shehbaz notes that a “strong partnership” with the private sector is a “guarantee of economic growth".
Updated 03 Jun, 2026 06:11pm
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says announcement postponed for "consultations" with coalition allies.
Published 03 Jun, 2026 11:08am
For the government, the economy may be more stable now than it was three years ago, but for manufacturers and exporters, it is still difficult to do business.
Published 03 Jun, 2026 08:11am
Overturns LHC ruling that manufacturers must pay 4pc tax on sales to unregistered entities.
Published 03 Jun, 2026 07:03am
In a policy note ahead of the budget, govt think tank urges rule-based enforcement, not symbolic announcements.
Published 03 Jun, 2026 07:03am
Economists see little room for growth under IMF programme; economy stuck in low-growth equilibrium as consumers’ purchasing power erodes.
Updated 03 Jun, 2026 07:24am
Beverage industry argues that a lower Federal Excise Duty rate would generate higher cumulative tax collections.
Published 02 Jun, 2026 05:14pm
Only Rs1.13tr allocated to PSDP against Rs4.1tr requirement; minister terms shortfall "new circular debt crisis"; record Rs4.715tr development plan unveiled.
Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:46am
Wheat policy reversals, deregulated input costs and controlled output prices are curtailing farm profitability.
Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:28am
Only Rs1.13tr allocated to PSDP against Rs4.1tr requirement; minister terms shortfall "new circular debt crisis"; Record Rs4.715tr development plan unveiled.
Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:46am
Premier emphasises that enhanced industrial, agricultural and technological cooperation with China would boost Pakistan’s exports
Published 01 Jun, 2026 10:00pm
The economic framework will be presented to the National Economic Council on June 3 for final approval.
Published 01 Jun, 2026 05:56pm
Despite a temporary price easing earlier this year, Pakistan is bracing for renewed inflationary pressures in FY27.
Updated 01 Jun, 2026 10:10am
Mistaking IMF compliance for sound economic management is what is driving the economy into deeper stagnation.
Updated 01 Jun, 2026 08:21am
Attempting to extract more taxes from an already stressed private sector is likely to generate frustration and resentment rather than meaningful additional revenues.
Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am
Pakistan emerges as the largest buyer of US cotton for the second consecutive week.
Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am
1pc advance tax removal may bring a meagre Rs100bn relief; textile sector pushes for broader reforms, refunds, and lower energy costs.
Updated 30 May, 2026 07:42am
National Assembly proceedings to begin at 5pm, Senate scheduled for 6pm.
Updated 29 May, 2026 12:14pm
FPCCI projects Rs19.6tr revenue for FY27, cuts subsidies and pushes privatisation to fix fiscal imbalances.
Published 26 May, 2026 07:03am
Naveed Qamar criticises continued reliance on indirect taxes, petroleum levy; NDP consultants warn Pakistan remains on a "fragile stabilisation path".
Published 26 May, 2026 07:02am
PTI information secretary says no serious effort has been made over the past five years to cut the cost of governance, reduce wasteful spending or address structural inefficiencies.
Updated 25 May, 2026 07:43am
The stabilisation achieved through painful growth compression steps could have been used as a platform for structural reforms.
Updated 23 May, 2026 08:12am
Opposition seeks medical treatment, visitation rights for Imran Khan; treasury benches criticised for poor attendance in lower house.
Updated 23 May, 2026 07:07am
According to the Fund, authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to a primary surplus target of 2pc of GDP in FY2027.
Updated 21 May, 2026 10:20am
“Population is a ticking time bomb for every resource this country generates,” PPP Senator Sherry Rehman says.
Updated 21 May, 2026 07:46am
Schedules Annual Plan Coordination Committee and National Economic Council meetings early next month to clear a consolidated national development programme.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:02am
