Pakistan Business

Federal development allocation proposed at PKR 1.326 trillion, up PKR 200 billion from earlier estimate

Pakistan's PSDP 2026-27 proposes PKR 754 billion in federal development spending, with highways, water resources and energy taking the largest shares

Industry proposes cuts in mobile taxes, duties on 5G equipment and fiber imports

PM Shehbaz has directed a PKR 200 billion boost to Pakistan's PSDP ahead of the NEC meeting on June 3

Company may raise up to PKR 914.76 million to support working capital needs, upcoming projects, and obligations related to its Supernet Limited acquisition

PM Shehbaz Sharif pledged pro-business budget measures and directed the FBR to clear all pending tax refunds by June 15 at a meeting with business leaders

PAFLA has called on the FBR and Finance Ministry to protect Pakistan's freelance economy in Budget 2026-27 with tax stability and digital investment.

Pakistan and the EU reaffirm a growing strategic partnership covering trade, counterterrorism, climate and regional security during Kaja Kallas' first Islamabad visit in seven years.

Transport and communications get PKR 408 billion; government targets 4% GDP growth in the upcoming fiscal year

Planning Minister says debt repayments are eating into federal resources, with PKR 10 trillion needed to complete ongoing development projects

International consultants invited to develop blueprint for emergency fuel stockpiles as global supply risks and geopolitical tensions grow

APCC to consider PKR 1.126 trillion federal development budget as officials project FY2025-26 growth of about 3.7%, below the government’s target

Taxes on EVs, hybrids, and solar panels may also rise sharply as part of the proposal

Energy Minister Awais Leghari confirms electricity subsidies for protected consumers will continue via QR-based registration as power reforms cut tariffs and reduce debt.

Sales tax collection fell short by PKR 382 billion, income tax by PKR 210 billion in FY26

The heads of four global agencies met to discuss the war's energy, trade, and economic impacts

The new rates will take effect on May 30

Central bank's net interbank dollar buying since June 2024 has now crossed $14 billion