Finance minister presents Rs18.77tr Budget 2026-27
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Assembly during a session chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, as…
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Govt to present Budget 2026-27 today with estimated Rs17.5tr outlay
The federal government is set to present the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Assembly today (Friday), with an estimated outlay of…
Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26: GDP growth recorded at 3.7% amid challenges
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy demonstrated resilience with GDP growth rate recorded at 3.7 percent during the current financial year despite internal and…
Govt revises National Savings profit rates, adjusts withholding tax
The government has revised the profit rates on its National Savings Schemes (NSS), according to an official notification, while adjusting withholding tax rates for both…
Gold prices surge in Pakistan tracking global rally
Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded sharply on Tuesday after a three-day hiatus, with the price of 24-karat gold climbing by Rs2,830 per tola to reach…
Govt announces ‘fixed tax scheme’ for small traders
The federal government on Friday introduced a fixed tax scheme for small shop owners as part of its ongoing efforts to expand tax collection and…
Aurangzeb lauds World Bank Group’s continued partnership with Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing reforms that strengthen human capital, improve social outcomes, expand employment opportunities and support inclusive and…
OGRA raises LPG price for June
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has jacked up the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for June, raising the cost of a standard…
Govt not withdrawing electricity subsidies for protected consumers: Leghari
The Energy Minister Awais Leghari said on Sunday that the federal government is not ending electricity subsidies for protected consumers, dismissing rumours and assuring that…
IMF asks Pakistan to raise GST to 19% in Budget 2026-27
Ahead of the 2026-27 federal budget, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to increase the standard General Sales Tax (GST) rate by one…