DPM, Finance Minister, PPP leaders hold pre-budget consultations
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar along with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party in Islamabad today. The meeting was part of routine pre-budget consultations ahead of the Federal Budget. During the meeting, it was unanimously agreed to recommend to…
Finance Minister vows reforms for economic growth
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing reforms that strengthen human capital, improve social outcomes, expand employment opportunities and support inclusive and sustainable economic growth. He was talking to a World Bank Group delegation led by Vice President for Human Development Ms. Mamta Murthi in Islamabad. The Finance…
SIFC’s steps to revive JJVL important for energy sector
The revival of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL), facilitated by Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), has marked a major milestone in Pakistan’s energy sector. The restoration of JJVL is among SIFC’s notable achievements over the past three years, bringing a key national asset back into operation. Due to the plant’s closure,…
Federal govt reduces petrol, diesel prices by Rs22 per litre
The federal government has decided to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel by twenty-two rupees per litre each as an Eid gift for the people on the third day of Eid-ul-Azha. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said he…
Bilal vows to create business-friendly environment
Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani has reiterated government’s firm commitment to resolve traders’ issues and create a business-friendly environment. He was talking to a delegation of central traders organization in Islamabad. The delegation requested the introduction of an easy tax scheme in the upcoming budget. Bilal Azhar Kayani…
Collection of Government duties/Taxes on Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, 2026
To facilitate taxpayers in making over-the-counter (OTC) payment of Government duties and taxes, it has been decided, on the request of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), that Saturday opening branches of all commercial banks (including NBP branches handling customs collection) shall remain open from 09:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. on Saturday…
