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Punjab Government presented a pro-people budget for the next financial year, with a total outlay of 5,903 billion and 460 million rupees in the Assembly today. Presenting the budget, Provincial Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said that the overall proposed current expenditures are estimated at 1,962 billion and 930 million…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, was held in Islamabad. The Committee reviewed several cases submitted by various Ministries and Divisions seeking exemptions from the applicability of certain austerity measures and finalized its…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over sending of record four point three billion dollars remittances by overseas Pakistanis during the month of May this year. In a statement, he said sending of twenty point two percent more remittances on monthly basis during the May this year and…

The Pakistan Economic Survey for the outgoing financial year 2025-26 will be launched tomorrow afternoon. Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb will release the Economic Survey-2025-26 at a ceremony to be held in Islamabad. The Economic Survey provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s economic performance during the…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed commitment that protecting citizens from rising global fuel prices remains the government’s top priority. Responding to a calling attention notice in the Senate today, he said the government gave 129 billion rupees subsidy on petroleum products over a three-week period during the initial phase…

Pakistan’s economic improvement measures have restored the confidence of international institutions and investors. According to the IMF, improved economic policies have played a key role in stabilizing the economy and restoring confidence. The global credit rating agency Moody’s has stated that Pakistan’s economy is improving, with stronger prospects for long-term…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB), HIV and malaria from the country. He was talking to a delegation of the Global Fund, led by Head of the Grant Management Division, Mark Edington, in Islamabad today. Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister said the…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to speed up the privatization process of power distribution companies (DISCOs). He issued these directives while chairing a review meeting regarding privatization of power distribution companies (DISCOs) in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said privatization of loss-making state-owned enterprises is priority of the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says agricultural sector has immense potential to bring about a revolutionary change in Pakistan’s economy and contribute significantly to its revival. He was speaking at a meeting in Islamabad today with a delegation of stakeholders from the agricultural sector, held to seek their input ahead of…

Special Investment Facilitation Council’s support has promoted a business friendly environment and regulatory facilities for the IT and freelancing sector over the last three years. With SIFC’s support, the retention limit for funds in Exporters’ Specialized Foreign Currency Accounts was increased from thirty five percent to fifty percent. The relaxation…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment in the country to attract investment and spur economic growth. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to review measures aimed at enhancing foreign direct investment in the country. Discussions focused…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government wants to expand the tax net to reduce the burden on existing taxpayers. Addressing a joint news conference along with Minister of State for Finance, Bilal Azhar Kayani in Islamabad, he said that Pakistan’s economy remained stable despite last year’s floods…

Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed on a three-year roadmap to enhance bilateral trade to 200 million dollars. The understanding was reached at the 8th Session of the Joint Commission on Trade, Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation held in Dushanbe. The session was co-chaired by Minister for Energy, Power Division, Sardar Awais…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting in Islamabad to review the Fuel Subsidy Scheme. He took stock of the relief being provided to public transport operators, motorcycle owners, and farmers to mitigate the impact of higher fuel prices due to regional tensions and…

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…