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Five years of soaring expenditure and stalled development in Pakistan
A look inside Pakistan’s budget reveals a lopsided spending mix and shrinking fiscal space for development
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
A look inside Pakistan’s budget reveals a lopsided spending mix and shrinking fiscal space for development
The National Highway Authority posted the highest loss of PKR 153.3 billion in the first half of FY2025
Finance Ministry says strong investor demand shows rising trust in Pakistan’s economy and long-term reforms
Government adds PKR 312B taxes and cuts debt payments by PKR 800B amid fiscal pressure
Pakistan’s 2026 budget faces IMF pressure, calls for tax reform, and the tough balance between relief and revenue
The government repurchased four issues of the MTBs maturing in December