Pakistan's shadow economy accounts for 40pc of GDP, says study Study says 6pc of the gross domestic product worth Rs310bn is being stolen every year in five sectors. Updated 05 Jun, 2022 10:07am WHATSAPP
Rs1.45tr likely to be allocated for armed forces in next budget Sources say 6pc increase to be used in the allocation of employees-related expenses, salaries and allowances of servicemen. Updated 05 Jun, 2022 07:29am WHATSAPP
NA budget session on 6th It will be held at 4pm at the Parliament House. Updated 02 Jun, 2022 08:56am WHATSAPP
No offer of Russian oil, polls only after economy fixed: Miftah In CNN interview, finance minister says he is hopeful agreement with IMF will be reached after budget is presented in early June. Updated 01 Jun, 2022 08:20am WHATSAPP
‘Budget must address poverty, reduce non-combat defence expenditure’ LAHORE: The budget must take up issues of poverty, reduce non-combat defence expenditure and imports must go down by... Published 31 May, 2022 07:42am WHATSAPP
Concern expressed over dismal state of economy Dr Hafeez Pasha says mushroom growth of subsidies has left no space for development in the upcoming budget. Updated 28 May, 2022 09:55am WHATSAPP
Govt stops funds for development projects to finance budget deficit Ahsan Iqbal says top judiciary, military and business leaders to be briefed on "economic mess" created by PTI govt. Updated 27 May, 2022 08:08am WHATSAPP
VCs bemoan drastic cut in HEC budget LAHORE: The vice chancellors of public sector universities on Thursday expressed concern over drastic cut in the... Published 27 May, 2022 07:13am WHATSAPP
Budget to be presented on June 10, says official Finance secretary asks Cabinet Division that "special budget meeting" may be convened for consideration of budgetary proposals. Updated 21 May, 2022 07:53am WHATSAPP
Centre will no longer fund provincial uplift schemes Decision attributed to resource crunch; sources say 16 devolved projects of provinces will not be allocated in upcoming budget. Updated 19 May, 2022 07:41am WHATSAPP
Govt assures World Bank of reform push in upcoming budget WB delegation led by Hartwig Schafer met PM Shehbaz and ministers for planning and energy. Updated 11 May, 2022 07:45am WHATSAPP