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Pakistan's Senate adopts 123 budget recommendations for FY2026-27, seeking a higher tax exemption threshold, 15% salary hikes and electricity relief for consumers
Aurangzeb says Pakistan's economy has stabilized with record remittances and a 4% growth target, crediting Pakistan's role in Iran-US peace talks
The upper house urges the NA to restore the 1% Final Tax Regime for exporters, clear outstanding refunds, and cut energy costs in Finance Bill 2026-27.
PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price by Rs74, diesel by Rs67 for next fortnight, passing on relief from falling global oil rates
SBP data shows profit outflows rose 2.3% year-on-year, with financial and power sectors leading repatriations as overseas transfers ease
Six projects worth PKR 16.9 billion approved, while six major schemes totaling PKR 418.8 billion referred to ECNEC for final approval
