Pakistan’s FY2026 Budget Struggles with Deficit, Defence Costs
S&P Projects Pakistan’s Budget Deficit at 5.1%, GDP Growth Below Target Pakistan’s FY2026 Budget Struggles with Deficit, Defence Costs. Pakistan’s…
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Budget 2025-26: 18% Tax Imposed on Imported Solar Panels
Aurangzeb stated that the imposition of this tax is a key step towards achieving equality in competition within the solar…
Budget 2025-26: Govt Announces 10% Salary, 7% Pension Hike, Tax Relief for Salaried Class
According to the Budget 2025-26, the government has ensured to provide tax relief to the salaried class of Pakistan. Budget…
Budget 2025-26: Details of Salaried Income Tax Slabs Announced
The new budget outlines revised tax slabs and rates, aiming to adjust the financial burden on employees. Budget 2025-26: Details…
Eid-ul-Azha 2025: How Many Animals Were Sacrificed on Eid in Pakistan?
Animal hides collected during Eid were worth approximately Rs6.35 billion, a key component for the sector’s annual earnings. Eid-ul-Azha 2025:…
Pakistan Unveils Rs17.6 Trillion Budget Today with Focus on Tax Revenue, Relief
With stern changes, the government eyed massive tax collection target of Rs14.13 trillion. Pakistan Unveils Rs17.6 Trillion Budget Today with…
Finance Minister Unveils Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25
It is expected to serve as a critical input for the federal budget 2025–26, which will be presented tomorrow. Finance…
What’s Coming in Pakistan’s Upcoming Budget 2025-26?
To ease compliance, the additional 4 percent sales tax currently imposed on unregistered taxpayers may be removed. What’s Coming in…
Rs. 42.7 Billion Allocated for Green Line BRT Project Karachi
Once fully operational and integrated with other transport lines, the BRT is expected to significantly reduce travel times, ease traffic…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens 26% in May 2025, Hits $2.6 Billion
On a monthly basis, trade deficit declined by 23 percent compared to a deficit of $3.42 billion recorded in April…