ECC of Cabinet approves technical supplementary grants
Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met in Islamabad with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in the chair. It approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of National Food Security for provision of an additional 50,000 metric tons of PASSCO wheat to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the rate of…
Budget 26-27 to play vital role in country’s economic growth: Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the federal budget 2026-27 will play a pivotal role in taking forward the country’s economic growth. Accompanied by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, he was addressing post budget news conference in Islamabad today. The…
Aleem directs for cashless toll collection on highways, motorways
Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the authorities concerned to introduce cashless electronic toll collection on major highways and motorways across the country, to enhance efficiency, security, and public convenience. He was chairing a review meeting during his visit to the National Highways and Motorway Police Headquarters in Islamabad…
Relief-oriented budget to ease burden on salaried class: PM
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his deepest gratitude to Almighty Allah and the nation for their prayers, which resulted in achieving economic stability and providing relief to the people in the budget. In his message, he expressed his appreciation to every citizen of Pakistan who demonstrated patience and humbleness…
Pakistan Unveils Rs18.77 Trillion Federal Budget with Focus on Growth, Defence and Tax Reforms
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday presented Pakistan’s federal budget worth Rs18.771 trillion, outlining the government’s economic priorities for the upcoming fiscal year with an emphasis on growth, fiscal stability, infrastructure development and defence. Presenting the budget in the National Assembly, the finance minister thanked coalition partners and described it…
SBP Releases the Inaugural Research Agenda for 2026-2029
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched its inaugural Research Agenda for 2026-2029. The Research Agenda reflects SBP’s research priorities in an evolving global and domestic economic landscape, characterized by rapid technological advancements, recurring supply shocks, climate change, and persistent structural challenges. In line with SBP’s statutory objectives and the…
