The price of incomplete devolution Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am The federal expenditure of defence plus ministries is Rs 3.3 billion plus Rs. 3 trillion (subsidies, PSDP &...
Mian Zahid demands paying capacity charges from federal budget Published 16 Sep, 2026 08:25am KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and All Karachi Industrial...
Too broke to obey the Constitution Updated 26 Aug, 2026 06:25am EDITORIAL: A federal government struggling to contain expenditure and repeatedly turning to foreign lenders is now...
Budget 2026-27 in focus: Challenges, choices & change: KCFR hosts seminar on assessing govt’s fiscal priorities, economic challenges Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am KARACHI: The Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) hosted a seminar at a local hotel, bringing together...
PIBF welcomes export-focused federal budget Published 19 Jun, 2026 07:29am LAHORE: The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has welcomed the Federal Budget 2026-27 as a positive step...
Power subsidies: The reform that forgot to show up Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am At first glance, the FY27 federal budget appears short on surprises for the power sector. The headline subsidy...
Budget neglects climate costs borne by workers: speakers Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am KARACHI: Speakers at a conference organised by the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) on...
PYMA chief terms budget ‘elitist’ Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am KARACHI: Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) Chairman Saqib Goodluck has termed the budget an “elitist...
Senate to begin debate on proposed federal budget today Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament is scheduled to begin debate on the proposed federal budget for the...
NA witnesses heated debate on budget Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am ISLAMABAD: In a heated National Assembly session on Sunday, the government’s claims of economic recovery were...
JI chief rejects federal budget Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am ISLAMABAD: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has rejected the budget, terming it “an anti-people document...
PTEA says it’s a ‘balanced, growth-oriented budget’ Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am FAISALABAD: The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) termed the Federal Budget 2026-27 a balanced and...
Farmer wing of PTI rejects budget Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) farmers wing on Saturday rejected the federal budget...
Post-budget presser: Aurangzeb defends 'pro-growth' measures, says in 'constant consultation' with the IMF Updated 13 Jun, 2026 04:19pm Aurangzeb on Friday unveiled a Rs18.77 trillion federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27
‘Budget fell short of meeting expectations of industrial sector’ Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am ISLAMABAD: Reacting to the federal budget, President of the Islamabad Industrial Association Omais Khattak said the...
Rs365bn proposed for communication sector Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am ISLAMABAD: For the upgradation and improvement of communication sector, the government has proposed an allocation of...
‘Faceless’ system to modernise sales tax enforcement: expert Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has proposed the introduction of a faceless Audit, Assessment and Appeal system...
Faceless audit proposed for all FBR taxes Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am ISLAMABAD: The faceless audit and assessment system is proposed to be introduced in all the four taxes administered...
PTI fails to forestall presentation of budget Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s much-hyped protest against federal budget for 2026-27 outside...
PM for strong security as cabinet approves budget Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday emphasised the need for strong national security as the federal...
Federal Budget: Nothing for exporters, nothing for Karachi: KCCI Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am KARACHI: Business leaders at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) gave a mixed response on the...
Aurangzeb presents Rs3.675trn NDP Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday presented the National...
Budget 2026 - 27: Salient Features Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am GUIDING PRINCIPLES: • Strategic tariff rationalization via the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025-30. •...
CM terms Federal Budget ‘relief-oriented package’ Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team on...
Federal Budget now likely to be announced on 12th Updated 09 Jun, 2026 09:17am Ahsan Iqbal says several key budget-related matters are yet to be finalised
MoC seeks Rs20bn budget support for rice exporters vs India Updated 06 Jun, 2026 09:30am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has reportedly sought Rs 20 billion budget support already extended to the rice...
Budget 2026-27: FABATI urges govt to announce special package Updated 05 Jun, 2026 07:13am KARACHI: Federal B. Area Association of Trade & Industry (FABATI) has urged the government to announce a special...
Budget must prioritise exports, broaden tax base: BMPP Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan...
APTMA urges sweeping ST reforms in FY27 budget Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has submitted 20 detailed budget proposals to the federal...
Pakistan's tightrope walk: balancing IMF demands against economic survival Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:44pm Economists, market experts expect fiscally conservative package aimed at meeting ambitious IMF targets