Budget 2026 27
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
China remains top investor despite overall decline in inflows.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:02am
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
Water reservoirs, hydropower projects to remain govt’s top priorities, PM says
Published 18 May, 2026 09:43pm
Stabilisation has bought Pakistan a budget cycle; FY27 should use it to build.
Published 18 May, 2026 08:28am
Ahad Cheema says NDMP to improve public services, reduce human intervention.
Published 17 May, 2026 07:36am
It is increasingly about how all parts of the state can share responsibility for reviving industry, employment and economic growth.
Updated 16 May, 2026 08:39am
Seek lower duties, simpler compliance in budget proposals.
Published 15 May, 2026 07:50am
Ministry says a media report "incorrectly portrays the constitution of a high-level review committee by the prime minister as a ‘handover’ of the budget-making process from the Finance Division".
Updated 14 May, 2026 03:08pm
You cannot grow your economy while the state is busy bleeding it to fulfil its own expenditure requirements.
Updated 14 May, 2026 07:57am
Proposals under consideration for the upcoming budget 2026-27 include measures to improve transparency and documentation through digital tools.
Updated 14 May, 2026 08:03am
