Govt Pushes Property Tax Cuts Despite IMF Resistance
The federal government is considering major tax cuts on property purchases and sales in the FY2026-27 budget as it seeks
Pakistan’s Financial Inclusion Rises to 69% After 6.8 Million New Accounts
Pakistan’s financial system added more than 6.8 million new unique bank accounts in 2025, with women accounting for 55 percent
Consumers Likely to Face Higher Electricity Bills Next Month After CPPA Seeks Fuel Cost Adjustment
Electricity consumers across Pakistan are likely to see an increase of around Rs1.74 per unit in next month’s bills after
Federal Budget 2026-27 Delayed as Govt Struggles to Finalize IMF Talks, Provincial Spending Plan
The federal government is now expected to present the FY2026-27 budget in parliament on June 10 or 12 after delaying
Iran Leaves Negotiations, Trump Says “We’re Talking Every Day”
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected reports that talks between the United States and Iran were suspended, insisting that diplomatic
Major Tariff Cuts and Relief for Exporters Likely in Budget 2026–27
The government is preparing a relief package for exporters that is expected to be announced in the upcoming Budget 2026–27.
Sugary Drinks Could Face Higher Taxes Under New Budget Next Week
The government is considering a shift to sugar-based taxation for beverages as part of discussions ahead of the FY2026-27 federal
Budget FY2026–27 Presentation Rescheduled to June 10
The federal government has revised the schedule for presenting the FY2026–27 budget, which will now be tabled on June 10,
Pakistan Plans Rs. 283 Billion AI Development Program in Next Budget
Pakistan has proposed a large-scale National AI Ecosystem Development Programme with an estimated total cost of Rs283 billion, but has
Silver Also Rises as Gold Gains Rs. 4,600 per Tola in Pakistan Market
Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded sharply on Tuesday after a rise in international bullion rates reversed the previous day’s losses.
