Budget 2026 27
One has never seen the political class of this country as out of ideas as they are now.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 08:58am
The big boss may be IMF, but Pakistan remains a sovereign nation, not a subject of the Fund.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 07:33am
Those earning between Rs230,000-Rs341,000 per month likely to get some relief; maximum tax rate expected to be lowered from 35pc to 30pc.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:06am
Overall development outlay slashed by 25pc to Rs3.218tr; no new projects except for interior, defence ministries; federal PSDP reduced to Rs1tr.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 08:40am
Adviser to minister says Pakistan Economic Survey FY 2025-26 to be launched on Thursday.
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:32pm
PM Shehbaz says consultations held "on all matters with extreme seriousness".
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 08:31pm
The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 08:54am
Extra FBR revenue to stay with Centre; "strategic needs" may require Rs1.3-1.7tr.
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 07:20am
NFC shares may be frozen under budget pressure; critics say Centre ignores revenues kept outside divisible pool.
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 07:34am
Senate session summoned for 4pm on June 10, according to a post by the president's office.
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 12:58am
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says summaries sent to presidency to convene budget sessions in the National Assembly and Senate on June 10.
Updated 09 Jun, 2026 02:34pm
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
