Tax rate slashed to 1pc for annual incomes up to Rs1.2 million

For those with an annual income of up to Rs2.2 million, the tax rate will drop from 15% to 11

KP budget won't pass without Imran Khan's approval: Barrister Saif

Saif emphasised that the people voted for Imran Khan’s ideology

Solar tax cut to 10pc after review, confirms Dar

Accepts concerns regarding digital taxation were valid but issue stays with provinces

AJK govt presents 'tax-free' budget for FY2025-26

Total estimated budget size for upcoming fiscal year is set at Rs310.2 billion

Parliamentary committees reject proposal to impose 18pc sales tax on solar panels

The meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance was held in the federal capital

Saif lashes out at govt for petroleum prices hike

Says increase in petroleum prices leads to a rise in the cost of all essential food items

No new taxes imposed in Punjab budget 2025-26, says finance minister

historic public service package was presented under the direction of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz

Balochistan unveils Rs1,028bn budget for FY2025-26

A 10% increase in salaries and a 7% raise in pensions given

Senator Vawda urges end to trader arrests, calls for protection of businesses

Vawda also emphasises need for economic reform, climate-sensitive agriculture

Punjab tables massive Rs510b supplementary budget for 2024–25

Rs5.86 billion spent for the procurement of 25 bulletproof vehicles for CTD

Ali Zafar warns new budget proposal could cripple industrial sector

Ali Zafar slams govt for ‘squeezing’ economy

Punjab presents Rs5,335bn 'tax-free' budget for FY2025-26

Finance minister said the upcoming budget would reflect the developmental vision of CM

Punjab budget to be tax-free, says Azma Bokhari

Says local government elections will be held soon

Punjab announces 10pc salary hike, 5pc pension raise in budget 2025-26

Punjab cabinet approves Rs5,335bn budget for FY2025-26 with focus on development

Punjab to unveil 'public-friendly' budget for FY2025-26 tomorrow

No new taxes expected as focus stays on development, transparency, and social protection

KP prioritises health, education with major budget boost: Barrister Saif

KP has placed special focus on improving healthcare and education services: Saif

Budget made to please international financial institutions: Sheikh Rashid

AML leader said that Israel has violated international laws by attacking Iran

CM Murad unveils Rs3,451bn Sindh budget 2025-26

Employees from Grade 17 to 22 will receive a 10% ad-hoc relief.

Funds for provinces may be linked to population control

Minister says population remains an overwhelming factor in determining provincial allocations

Azma Bokhari says Punjab budget will be completely tax-free

Bokhari praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s leadership

Budget 2025-26: Hafiz Naeem slams tax burden on salaried class

He accused both the government and opposition of focusing solely on increasing their own salaries

KP budget in limbo amid PTI intra-party rift

Budget would be rejected if it is tabled without consulting Imran Khan

KSE 100-index sheds 259 points amid market fluctuations

Starting the day on a strong note, the index touched an intra-day high of 126,718.28.

FinMin resolves to modernise agriculture, livestock sectors

A comprehensive development plan would be formulated

PPP rejects 18pc solar panel tax, calls it anti-public

PPP slams 18% solar panel tax, calls it anti-public

Punjab budget presentation date rescheduled to June 16

The revised date means the Punjab Assembly will now take up the budget session on June 16

Sheikh Waqas Akram slams budget 2025-26 as anti-farmer

How can a poor farmer buy a tractor today

PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction as PSX hits historic high

Prime Minister credits investor confidence, people-friendly budget, and economic team’s effort

No additional surcharge imposed on electricity bill: FBR chairman

The surcharge will be implemented after amending the NEPRA Act

Budget brings relief to public, says Azma Bokhari

Bokhari praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his economic team

Govt keeps minimum wage unchanged: finance minister

The minimum wage will remain at its current level

Budget 2025-26: Family pension limited to 10 years

The proposal is part of the government's sweeping reforms to pension system

Tariff reforms crucial for economic growth, export surge: FinMin Aurangzeb

Journalists walked out of the press conference in protest against attitude of govt, FBR officials

Provinces to get Rs8,205 billion under NFC Award in FY2025-26

Punjab’s share has been fixed at Rs4,076 billion

Sindh decides to procure electric taxis, buses in next fiscal year

Govt is committed to developing an environmentally friendly transport system

Federal budget is a nightmare for poor: Barrister Saif

He labeled the federal budget as one designed for the "business wing of the Sharif family"

Govt fails to achieve targets despite political manoeuvering: Barrister Gohar

He remarked that the government has made zero progress on structural reforms

Federal budget termed positive move for salaried class

The budget proposals bring encouraging news for civil servants

Budget gives much-needed relief to middle class: Mustafa Kamal

He welcomes govt’s decision to reduce income tax for salaried class

Proposed budget allocations for army, air force, navy

Rs1,165b for army, Rs 520.74bn for air force, Rs 265.97bn for navy proposed

Budget reflects people's aspirations: PA speaker

He commended Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

CM Maryam greets PM for presenting people-friendly, balanced budget

Maryam also expressed her resolve to ensure benefits of economic progress reach every citizen

FY2025-26: 10 ministries to be rightsized, 40,000 posts axed

FM said approval had been granted for rightsizing of 10 ministries

Govt imposes Rs2.5 per litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel

Sources in the Finance Ministry say that the carbon levy is being imposed as per IMF demands.

Govt increases withholding tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers

The tax ratio on cash withdrawals by non-filers has been increased from 0.6pc to 1pc

PTI rejects 'IMF-imposed' budget, vows protest in parliament

Parliamentary committee declares current government illegitimate; demands live coverage of speeches

PM Shehbaz vows to take country forward on path of economic growth

He was chairing the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad

Pakistan's growth rate lowest among developing nations: Barrister Gohar

Urges govt to de-link politics from economics, consider adopting PTI’s viable economic suggestions

Cabinet approves budget proposals for fiscal year 2025-26

Cabinet approves budget proposals for fiscal year 2025-26

10pc salary hike for govt employees approved in budget 2025-26

Employees from Grade 1 to 16 are expecting more relief

Tough measures for non-filers proposed in budget 2025–26

The government is considering a ban on foreign travel for non-filers

Govt mulls reducing taxes on used car imports in upcoming budget

The proposal includes allowing the import of vehicles up to five years old

Gandapur promises tax-free budget for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Gandapur said that budget planning was done in consultation with Imran Khan

Punjab govt to present budget 2025-26 on June 13

Upcoming budget is unlikely to introduce any new taxes

PTI gears up to challenge govt over upcoming budget

PTI is preparing to launch a strong protest against the government’s budget

Budget 2025-26: Govt aims for 4.2pc growth while trimming expenditure

Finance Minister Aurangzeb unveils Rs17,573bn budget for FY2025-26

PTI slams FinMin for justifying poor performance in Economic Survey

PTI also slams government over worsening poverty

Pakistan's literacy rate stands at 60pc: Economic Survey

Report also shed light on the alarming number of children who were still out of school

Federal cabinet to meet today for budget approval

Cabinet will approve the budget proposals for FY 2025–26

Govt plans new taxes, ends exemptions in key sectors in budget 2025–26

Govt plans new taxes, ends exemptions in key sectors in budget 2025–26

Key targets finalised for Annual Development Plan 2025-26

The current account deficit for FY 2025–26 is estimated at -0.5% of GDP

Gohar Ejaz calls for 5-year industrial policy, lower taxes

Stresses permanent five-year industry and export policy

Budget 2025-26: Large companies set to get 'relief' in super tax

The large companies earning up to Rs250 million annually, will have to pay lesser super tax

Economic Survey 2024-25: Inflation drops to 4.6% as GDP grows by 2.7%

FinMin says Policy rate has been reduced significantly from 22% to 11%

FM Aurangzeb says upcoming budget to focus on reforms

FM Aurangzeb says upcoming budget to focus on reforms

NA speaker approves budget schedule

2025-26 budget would be presented before the National Assembly on 10 June

GDP, agriculture miss targets as Economic Survey 2024–25 set to be unveiled today

size of Pakistan's economy in the current fiscal year is $411 billion

Govt increases salaries of NA speaker, Senate chairman ahead of budget

The revised salaries will come into effect from January 1, 2025

Govt mulls multiple proposals to raise salaries in upcoming budget

It is also considering a 10 percent increase in salaries and pensions

Budget 2025-26: Relief, reform or repeat?

'Major tax reforms, withdrawal of select subsidies and rationalization of expenditure on the card'

NEC approves Rs1,000b development budget, sets 4.2pc GDP growth target for new fiscal year

The NEC has also approved an export target of $35 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.

Upcoming federal budget estimated at Rs17,500bn

IMF has instructed strict implementation of austerity measures

PM to chair key meeting of National Economic Council today

The meeting will approve national development budget and macroeconomic framework for FY2025-26

Govt decides to impose Rs2.5 carbon levy on petrol, diesel in upcoming budget

The government is expected to generate up to Rs45 billion from the carbon levy

IMF agrees to defence budget hike, tax relief for salaried class

Tax rates will be reduced across all income slabs for salaried individuals

Proposal to set economic growth target at 4.2pc for next fiscal year

Economic targets for the next fiscal year will be finalised in today's APCC

Salaried class likely to get tax relief in budget after IMF nod

Pakistan delegation suggested reducing the tax rate for the first income slab from 5% to 1%

PSX gains ground after week-long ebb and flow

The KSE-100 index closed at 119,691 after gaining 719 points

Federal budget expected before mid-June: Irfan Siddiqui

He said that all coalition partners will be taken into confidence.

Pakistan plans to borrow over 25bn dollars in next fiscal year

There is a plan to acquire a new commercial loan of $1 billion from China

KP govt to present budget on June 13

It is worth noting that the total volume of the current fiscal year's budget is Rs. 1,751 billion

FinMin Aurangzeb promises tax relief for salaried class

Says Pakistan has met all IMF targets

IMF, Pakistan to continue talks towards agreeing over terms of budget

The next mission associated with the next EFF and RSF reviews is expected in the second half of 2025

Fluctuation persists in PSX amid budget uncertainty

Experts say investors are actively selling shares due to uncertainty about upcoming budget

Govt plans relief package for nine million small farmers in Budget 2025-26

A loan scheme will be introduced to promote agriculture sector

Ups and downs in PSX ahead of federal budget 2025-26

Index-heavy stocks including HUBCO, MARI, POL, PSO, MCB, MEBL and NBP traded in the green

PM unveils tariff reforms: customs duties to be capped at 15pc

'This move is being considered a major milestone toward economic improvement'

FBR sets ambitious Rs14,305bn tax target for upcoming fiscal year

IMF has also insisted Pakistan must remain committed to achieving primary balance target

Sindh launches austerity drive to increase budget allocations for uplift projects

CM says, “It is time to pay special attention to agricultural sector”

SBP receives $1.023 billion loan tranche from IMF under EFF

The amount will be reflected in SBP’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ending on 16th May

Government considers 2.5pc reduction in income tax for salaried class

Individuals with monthly income of Rs333,000 may see revised tax rate of 27.5pc, down from 30pc

Budget talks to take place online after IMF team couldn't arrive

Tax related matters amounting to Rs400bn will be part of deliberations

Budget 2025-26: Will low-income segment breathe easy amid tax relief proposals?

Govt is working on proposals and relief will be possible only after IMF proposal

FM Aurangzeb hints at giving relief to salaried class in upcoming budget

He also stated that no changes would be made to the budget after July 1

Govt in touch with PPP to remove reservations over upcoming budget: Irfan Siddiqui

Irfan Siddiqui mentioned that PPP chairman had expressed dissatisfaction over not being consulted.

Minister reviews budget proposals for upcoming fiscal year

The ministry proposed a 20% Regulatory Duty on LED lighting products