Trends - PTI Mini Budget

Finance bill ushers in sweeping ‘incentives’ for banks, industry and greenfield investors

Non-filers are also allowed to purchase locally manufactured vehicles irrespective of engine capacity.

Published 07 Mar, 2019 07:27am

National Assembly to debate finance bill as session begins today

Government had presented the bill on Jan 23 and then the speaker had prorogued the session without any debate on it.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:22pm

No axe to fall on defence budget, decides cabinet

Information minister says defence budget should be increased as it is already lower than that of other regional players.

Updated 08 Feb, 2019 10:12am

‘Entertainment and Gifts’ funds abolished

LAHORE: The federal government has abolished the budgetary allocation under the ‘Entertainment and Gifts’ and...

Published 01 Feb, 2019 07:03am

Mini-budget measures not enough to curb fiscal deficit: Moody’s

Country’s fiscal deficit is likely to reach 6pc of GDP during ongoing fiscal year, says financial services company.

Updated 01 Feb, 2019 09:31am

Mini budget 2018-19 special report: What response did the govt's economic reforms package get?

The mini-budget has provoked highly polarised commentary.

Updated 28 Jan, 2019 11:44am

The govt's economic team has a clear policy direction

The PTI government has attracted more than its fair share of criticism for its economic and financial policies.

Published 28 Jan, 2019 07:55am

Mini-budget termed ‘anti-worker’

The labour leaders demand the government to make sure all workers are regularised and given appointment letters.

Updated 28 Jan, 2019 08:37am

RCCI terms mini-budget business friendly

Commerce body says mini-budget will offer incentives to industries that will set direction of economy.

Updated 26 Jan, 2019 11:13am

Honda seeks lifting of 1,300cc limit for non-filers

In addition to Honda, Suzuki Swift also falls outside the permissible engine capacity limit by a hairline margin.

Updated 25 Jan, 2019 10:04am

Controversy over new clause in mini-budget

Opposition claims the law has been amended to benefit Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khanum.

Updated 25 Jan, 2019 08:06am

No panic over IMF bailout package: Asad

IMF official says still evaluating reforms package; further tax measures needed to increase revenues, stabilise economy.

Updated 25 Jan, 2019 09:41am

Pandemonium in NA as minister lashes out at opposition

Unusual scenes in NA as govt provokes opposition into creating rumpus by targeting leaders including Shahbaz, Zardari.

Updated 25 Jan, 2019 08:43am

Editorial: A not-so-mini budget

The big question is whether or not govt's new incentives for business will help get the wheels of the economy moving.

Published 24 Jan, 2019 07:37am

Economic challenges confronting the PTI govt will need more than a few tweaks to rectify

So long as the trade deficit remains in place Pakistan will never be able to afford economic growth.

Published 24 Jan, 2019 07:37am

Automakers divided over impact of relief

Industry leaders say measures to benefit Suzuki, Toyota's local assemblers but won't bring relief to assemblers of HCVs.

Updated 24 Jan, 2019 09:11am

Incentives to boost investment, says industry

Industry leaders believe mini-budget will help in capital formation, industrialisation and attracting fresh investment.

Updated 24 Jan, 2019 09:01am

Brokers welcome concessions

Business-friendly mini-budget well received by stockbrokers.

Updated 24 Jan, 2019 09:18am

Net revenue loss of Rs6.8bn in mini-budget as goodies doled out to business

Amended finance bill reduces and abolishes several taxes as govt accepts long-standing demand of various sectors.

Updated 24 Jan, 2019 12:34pm

Mini-budget aims to revive business sentiment

Tax collections to fall by Rs6.8bn, revenue target unchanged.

Updated 24 Jan, 2019 08:14am

Finance Minister Asad Umar presents third finance bill for fiscal 2019 amidst loud protests

Finance minister describes the bill as a measure to address the needs of people of Pakistan.

Updated 04 Feb, 2019 12:56pm

Negative net revenue impact in mini-budget, says finance ministry

Stockbrokers seem to be the biggest winners.

Updated 24 Jan, 2019 12:32pm