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Pakistan announces 50% allowance for army officers
Government also pledges BISP expansion, tax reforms, and PIA privatization in the budget briefing to the finance committee
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
Government also pledges BISP expansion, tax reforms, and PIA privatization in the budget briefing to the finance committee
From digital transactions to FATA industries, new measures aim to boost collections—but at what cost to consumers and businesses?
Finance Bill 2025-26 introduces major tax changes on pensions, mutual funds, and debt profits
Govt sets ambitious revenue target of PKR 14.13 trillion — a 18.7% increase over projected revenue collection for outgoing year
Collection from the levy is expected at PKR 48 billion in FY26, to double next year
Budget size expected near PKR 17.6 trillion with major allocations to debt servicing
Federal and provincial allocations finalized; growth targets set at 4.2% as government eyes economic stability
The government's proposed debt and interest payments target for FY26 would be PKR 8,685 billion compared with PKR 9,775 billion in the current fiscal year
Tajir Dost Scheme initiative to document small end failure: IMF
A large portion of the amount will be used for ongoing development projects
The government expects healthy growth in remittances and exports in the fiscal year starting from July 1
The bill, which regulates public information campaigns, has drawn opposition criticism for allegedly curbing the public’s right to question government ad spending
Industry group calls for uniform tax treatment and protection of local textile manufacturers to sustain export competitiveness
Salaries of the National Assembly speaker and deputy speaker, as well as Senate chairman and deputy chairman, were quietly bumped up
Salient features of proposed measures in Customs, Sales Tax and Income Tax
Finance minister announces phased elimination of key duties, streamlined customs slabs in new policy
Revised income tax slabs aim to provide relief for low- and middle-income earners
Remittances expected to hit $39.4 billion amid widening trade gap
Economic Survey reveals steep rise in tax breaks
2024 emerges as a watershed year of record heat, rainfall, and rising risk
