No delay in presentation of KP budget: Kundi Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am PESHAWAR: Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday said that there is no delay in the...
TTAP hosts ‘People’s Alternative Budget Dialogue’ Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am LAHORE: The Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) Punjab on Wednesday organised the “People’s Alternative...
PVMA concerned over new sales tax mechanism Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), Sheikh Umer Rehan, has expressed...
‘Understanding of budget documents essential for legislation’ Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am LAHORE: Effective oversight of public resources is a guarantee of a strong democracy while a proper understanding of...
NA witnesses heated debate on federal budget Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly witnessed a heated clash over Federal Budget 2026-27, with opposition calling it...
Punjab govt has completely sidelined agri sector in budget: PTI Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday lashed out at the Punjab government over its...
Key features of federal budget FY27 Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am The federal budget for 2026-27 has both important positive and negative features, which are identified below. We...
LCCI lauds PM for growth-oriented budget Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his...
Opposition assails govt for ‘growing’ economic mismanagement Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday witnessed a heated debate on the federal budget 2026-27, as opposition...
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...
Debt, discipline & rentier state Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am Pakistan’s economic debate with the release of Economic Survey 2025-26 and federal budget for 2026-27 has again been...
Budget FY27 Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am The expectations - voluntary ceding of the annual rise in the provincial share of the divisible pool to the Centre -...
PBA hails ‘growth-focussed’ federal budget Updated 15 Jun, 2026 09:19am KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has welcomed the Federal Budget 2026-27, describing it as the first...
Federal budget: gives with one hand; takes away with the other Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am The federal budget for FY27 has been greeted with celebration in certain quarters. The celebration may prove...
Federal budget will help restore business confidence: KATI Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, has described the...
FBATI welcomes federal budget cautiously Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am KARACHI: While reacting to the budget, the President of the Federal B. Area Association of Trade & Industry...
Agriculture sector: Budget reflects fiscal discipline, stability goal Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am LAHORE: Agriculture Republic, a think tank reflecting on agri issues, has claimed that the Finance Bill 2026-27...
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...
Petroleum Levy target looks easily achievable Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am The FY27 budget leaves little room for ambiguity. In line with IMF expectations, the government has pencilled in...
There’s nothing in budget for growth of exports: Suttar Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am KARACHI: Ismail Suttar, founder chairman Salt Manufacturers Association Pakistan (SMAP) has expressed serious...
PBF voices its concerns over several key aspects of budget Updated 14 Jun, 2026 06:34am KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has expressed concerns over several key aspects of the Federal Budget...
Policy philosophy correction budget needed—II Updated 14 Jun, 2026 06:51am It makes sense for the government to take lesson from a Japanese saying: ‘If you get on the wrong train, get off at...
Budget fails to meet real economic needs: HSATI Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am HYDERABAD: Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry Chairman Zubair Ghangra, Senior Vice President Aamir...
Budget ‘guarantor’ of economic stability: Tufail Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am KARACHI: President of the United Business Group (UBG) and former President of the FPCCI, Zubair Tufail has described...
Budget FY27: PBC welcomes several growth-oriented steps Updated 14 Jun, 2026 06:05am KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has welcomed several growth-oriented measures announced in the Federal...
Senate, NA finance committees raise concerns over 'ambitious' revenue target for FY27 Published 13 Jun, 2026 09:45pm Govt aims to collect Rs15.26trn through FBR in coming fiscal year
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...
‘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...