The local govt void Published 01 Jul, 2026 05:57am EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s democratic evolution is in many ways the story of its failure to truly devolve power, which...
Govt sets up Petroleum Prices Stabilisation Fund Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:19am ISLAMABAD: The government has established a Petroleum Prices Stabilisation Fund (PPSF), paving the way for a...
Reflections on federal budget FY27—II Updated 26 Jun, 2026 06:31am Here, it needs to be pointed out that it is highly strange to see that the government has apparently not pursued...
Bilawal says provinces to share defence burden Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Thursday that all provinces,...
No consensus yet on provinces’ shares under NFC Award Updated 09 Jun, 2026 09:11am ISLAMABAD: The federal government has yet to secure the consensus of provincial governments on a proposal to retain...
Provinces propose Rs3.138trn combined development outlay Updated 05 Jun, 2026 09:21am ISLAMABAD: The provinces have proposed a combined development outlay of Rs3.138 trillion for fiscal year 2026-27,...
Budget postponement raises multiple questions Updated 04 Jun, 2026 12:56pm EDITORIAL: In a press release dated 29 May President Asif Ali Zardari summoned the budget session of the National...
Requirements total Rs4.097trn: Rs1.126trn set aside for FY27 PSDP: Ahsan Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:27am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the Ministry...
Undoing NFC Award’s population bias Updated 01 Jun, 2026 05:40am EDITORIAL: A rare political consensus is emerging around one of Pakistan’s most sensitive fiscal questions: whether...
Budget talks with IMF may continue Updated 21 May, 2026 09:22am Crucial Pakistan-IMF budget talks extend to finalize fiscal reforms and revenue strategies for the upcoming financial year
Push for boosting provincial resources Published 21 May, 2026 05:01am EDITORIAL: The federal government has urged the provincial governments to increase own-resources and emphasised the...
Centre pushes provinces to boost own-source revenues Published 19 May, 2026 06:02am ISLAMABAD: The federal government has urged provincial administrations to enhance their own-source revenues,...
Poverty, inflation, and fiscal space in federal budget Updated 19 May, 2026 07:03am According to the Planning Comm ission, 29 percent of Pakistan’s population was below the poverty line, based on a...
Non-duty-paid cigarettes, illegal trade networks: FBR, provinces intensify operations Published 15 May, 2026 06:03am KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue and provincial authorities have intensified nationwide operations against...
Motorcyclists, goods transport: Govt decides to continue providing relief Updated 01 May, 2026 09:33am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended fuel subsidies for motorcyclists, public transport...
Interim fix for delayed consensus on NFC award Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:00am As Pakistan approaches Budget 2026-27, its fiscal federalism is mired in stagnation rather than progress. The 11th...
Governance fault lines in food security Updated 30 Apr, 2026 06:21am EDITORIAL: The UN’s 2026 Global Report on Food Crises ranking Pakistan among the top 10 nations with the most acute...
PMC meeting reviews prices: Transport fares decline by 30pc in some cities; prices of essential commodities show mixed trend Updated 12 Apr, 2026 06:02am ISLAMABAD: In a bid to closely monitor inflationary trends and ensure relief for consumers, the National Price...
ECC clears Rs9.2bn TSGs Published 09 Apr, 2026 05:48am ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved technical supplementary...
Operators of goods and public transport: Disbursement of subsidy begins Updated 06 Apr, 2026 08:50am Subsidies being disbursed through digital wallets
Petroleum prices, targeted subsidy modalities: Provinces and Centre evaluate circumstances Published 01 Apr, 2026 07:26am ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting involving the federal government and the top political leadership of the provinces...
But the burden cannot be borne for far too long Updated 01 Apr, 2026 07:04am EDITORIAL: The provincial governments have agreed to share the burden of fuel subsidy announced by the Prime...
The education funding gap Published 30 Mar, 2026 04:48am Pakistan’s latest education financing report lays bare a hard truth: the country’s constitutional promise of...
Standardising taxes in construction sector: PM briefed about FBR-provinces talks Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Wednesday that discussions between Federal Board of Revenue...
Punjab outperforms all provinces in governance, development: Azma Published 18 Mar, 2026 04:35am LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has said that Chief Minister Punjab...
IMF queries passage of two laws Updated 16 Mar, 2026 05:38am EDITORIAL: On 21 January 2026, a private member’s bill titled ‘Elections (Amendment) Bill’ submitted by Member of...
Energy plans to be assessed through analytical modelling: PD Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:28am ISLAMABAD: While appreciating and acknowledging the suggestions made by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government regarding...
Agriculture and food security sectors: Provinces, G-B and AJK ordered to boost consultations Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:34am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed provincial governments, along with the administrations...
Provinces asked to contribute to Centre under new NFC Award Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:11am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal urged the provinces to...
Poverty & economic inequality escalate in 7-year span: Ahsan Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:35am ISLAMABAD: Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s poverty rate has increased under the...