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Budget 2025-26: Threat of Rs500bn tax hike if enforcement measures blocked

Budget 2025-26: Threat of Rs500bn tax hike if enforcement measures blocked

• Finance secy says revenue numbers are already locked with IMF • Income tax rate of first slab reduced to 2.5pc, not 1pc as initially printed in...

13.06.2025 20

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KE seeks partial fuel cost benefit to consumers

KE seeks partial fuel cost benefit to consumers

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) not to pass on the full impact of a Rs4.69 per unit...

13.06.2025 20

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Budget 2025-26: Austerity budget offers ‘crumbs’ for relief

Budget 2025-26: Austerity budget offers ‘crumbs’ for relief

• Next year’s revenue target set at Rs14.13tr • Provinces’ contribution helps Centre outperform fiscal target, record lowest budget deficit in...

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Economic Survey 2024-25: Growth stumbles as key targets missed

Economic Survey 2024-25: Growth stumbles as key targets missed

• Major crops down 13.5pc amid water crisis, restricting agriculture and overall GDP growth • Industry, services underperform; large-scale...

11.06.2025 50

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45pc of Pakistanis live below poverty line: WB

45pc of Pakistanis live below poverty line: WB

ISLAMABAD: Almost forty-five per cent of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line, according to a World Bank report released on Thursday....

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Provinces take the lead on Rs4.2tr in uplift spending

Provinces take the lead on Rs4.2tr in uplift spending

• NEC approves plan with consensus as govt eyes 4.2 per cent growth in next fiscal year • Centre to finance projects worth Rs1 trillion amid 29pc...

06.06.2025 20

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IMF wants ‘strict compliance’ as budget enters final stages

IMF wants ‘strict compliance’ as budget enters final stages

• Lender wants agri tax enforced, takes exception to plan to sell surplus power at cheaper rates • Fund calls for strategy to stop tax evasion,...

06.06.2025 20

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‘Flawed’ govt policies cause sharp contraction in major crops

‘Flawed’ govt policies cause sharp contraction in major crops

ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission has conceded that policy decisions and government measures at both the federal and provincial levels have caused a...

05.06.2025 50

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Govt challenges Nepra’s approved KE multi-year tariff

Govt challenges Nepra’s approved KE multi-year tariff

ISLAMABAD: The government challenged K-Electric’s multi-year tariff (2024-30) approved by the power regulator last week, alleging the utility got an...

04.06.2025 10

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Budget 2025-26: Shadow of IMF looms over development kitty

Budget 2025-26: Shadow of IMF looms over development kitty

• Allocations for nearly all sectors slashed, except for road-building projects and parliamentarians’ schemes; funding for food, water, energy and...

04.06.2025 20

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Budget 2025-26: Dual pricing on the cards as govt ratchets up war on cash

Budget 2025-26: Dual pricing on the cards as govt ratchets up war on cash

• Buying petrol with cash may cost an extra Rs2-3 per litre • All fuel stations may be legally required to offer digital payment modes •...

03.06.2025 10

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Dual pricing on the cards as govt ratchets up war on cash

Dual pricing on the cards as govt ratchets up war on cash

• Buying petrol with cash may cost an extra Rs2-3 per litre • All fuel stations may be legally required to offer digital payment modes •...

03.06.2025 10

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Nepra raps K-Electric over excessive power outages, consumer

ISLAMABAD: Taking serious notice of alleged excessive and persistent loadshedding during peak summers, the National Electric Power Regulatory...

31.05.2025 10

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Inflation may start rising after record lows

ISLAMABAD: Depicting a cautious outlook towards growth in Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Thursday presented a...

31.05.2025 10

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Crypto policy in disarray as SBP, ministry insist ban is still in place

• SBP exec says crypto transactions illegal, cases being referred to law enforcement • Finance secretary says legal framework will only be...

31.05.2025 20

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SNGPL voices lack of uniformity in grid levy application

ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) has reported misuse of recently imposed grid levy on gas supply to industrial captive power...

30.05.2025 10

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Government to challenge ‘K-Electric friendly’ Nepra rulings

• Says regulator’s decisions go against interests of govt, consumers, taxpayers • Officials say giving undue advantage to private utility...

30.05.2025 10

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Government plans curbs, incentives to push cashless economy

• Finance minister vows to shift tax burden away from salaried class, other documented sectors • Meets commercial banks, regulators, industry...

29.05.2025 20

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Consumers to bear burden as K-Electric allowed to build recovery losses into tariff

ISLAMABAD: In a major policy departure, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved K-Electric’s request to...

29.05.2025 30

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Budget features bold measures for ‘strategic direction’

• Finance minister hints at simplified tax returns for salaried class • Claims every possible support to be made available for armed forces •...

28.05.2025 20

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Budget put off to June 10 as talks with IMF continue

• Decision follows inconclusive discussions with lender, to avoid conflict with Eid holidays • IMF spokesperson rejects Indian claims regarding...

25.05.2025 10

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Pakistan gets over $16bn in rollovers, new loans

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $16.08 billion in foreign loans and grants in the first 10 months of 2024-25, compared to an annual target of $19.2bn by...

25.05.2025 40

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Business confidence turns positive after three years: OICCI

• Manufacturing sector leads recovery, followed by retail and wholesale sectors, survey shows • Respondents highlight inflation, taxation,...

24.05.2025 10

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PM Shehbaz pledges swift reforms, resolves to benefit from World Bank help

• Meets IMF delegation, says country on road to economic progress • Govt seeks relief measures in budget; Fund reviewing proposals ISLAMABAD: Amid...

24.05.2025 40

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PM Shehbaz pledges swift reforms, resolves to benefit from WB help

• Meets IMF delegation, says country on road to economic progress • Govt seeks relief measures in budget; Fund reviewing proposals ISLAMABAD: Amid...

24.05.2025 40

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Govt sets up digital assets authority as per FATF requirement

ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday announced establishing a Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA) to regulate and accelerate the Virtual Asset...

23.05.2025 30

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IMF yet to decide on budget relief request

ISLAMABAD: Seeking effective and practical steps for the realisation of agriculture income tax and improvements in retail sector taxation, the...

23.05.2025 20

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Pakistan hopeful of getting $350m loans from UAE banks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is seeking loans totalling up to $350 million from commercial banks in the United Arab Emirates to meet its external financing...

21.05.2025 30

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Questions raised over Rs2.2bn vehicle spending in FBR reforms

• Planning Commission urges review of expenditure amid austerity measures • FBR defends procurement of 179 vehicles, says it’s essential to...

20.05.2025 20

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FBR overhaul, laptop scheme among Rs143bn projects cleared by CDWP

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Friday cleared 10 development projects worth Rs143 billion, including a Rs41bn initiative...

18.05.2025 10

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Lawmakers ask reasons for delay in Gwadar projects

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday expressed concern over slow pace of development at Gwadar port and low utilisation of funds by various...

17.05.2025 20

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Govt’s claimed Rs4tr power sector savings cut to half, Nepra told

• Tariff may drop by only 30-67 paise despite revised deals • Industry disappointed as promised relief falls short ISLAMABAD: As the dust settled...

17.05.2025 10

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Diesel price cut, petrol steady as govt raises freight margin

ISLAMABAD: For the third time in two months, the government on Thurs­day did not pass on the full impact of lower international oil prices to...

17.05.2025 10

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Citizens may bear brunt of extra costs on fuel prices

• OMCs, refineries, dealers to benefit from additional Rs75bn • Petroleum division mulls GST on oil products ISLAMABAD: For a third time in two...

16.05.2025 50

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IMF expects Rs20tr revenue, stricter spending

• Policy-level budget talks set to begin on Monday • GDP growth projected at 3.6pc, inflation at 7.7pc • Revenue collection forecast to increase...

16.05.2025 80

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Petrol prices expected to come down soon; relief for KE subscribers likely

ISLAMABAD: With up to 14 per cent reduction in regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) prices notified for the current month, the electricity rates...

15.05.2025 30

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Govt to digitally track fuel supply, curb smuggling

• New law proposes real-time monitoring of stocks • Imposes up to Rs100m fine on sale of smuggled petrol ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced...

15.05.2025 20

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Govt, banks to work on low-cost housing

ISLAMABAD: The government is finalising a plan to introduce a subsidised housing scheme for the lower-income class and mortgage facilities for the...

14.05.2025 30

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PSDP spending in 10 months stands at paltry 41pc

ISLAMABAD: The government only managed to spend around 41 per cent of the development funds allocated for the fiscal year despite the passage of 10...

13.05.2025 10

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Govt censured for bypassing oversight on tax ordinance

• NA panel orders urgent tabling of controversial law in parliament • FBR chairman asks for one to two months to observe how law operates ...

11.05.2025 10

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Development spending flat despite high revenues

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday conceded before the parliament that the development spending had flattened despite over 47 per cent increase in...

11.05.2025 30

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Consumers to get relief in power bills for summer months

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday notified a reduction of Rs1.55 per unit in electricity tariffs across...

11.05.2025 70

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Budget due on June 2; PSDP faces 16pc cut

• NEC to meet on May 26 or 27 to approve development programme • 200 ongoing uplift projects likely to be closed • Ahsan says proper allocations...

10.05.2025 60

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Govt launches sukuk to promote green economy

ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday announced the launch of its first Green Sukuk to raise more than Rs50 billion in two phases to meet financing...

09.05.2025 20

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No big cut in base power tariff likely for FY26

ISLAMABAD: Against high hopes, the government has sought revision in the base electricity tariff for next fiscal year, proposing only 30 paise to a...

09.05.2025 10

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Contingency plans reinforced to ensure operational resilience: finance ministry

Pakistan on Wednesday reinforced contingency plans to ensure operational resilience and secure communication lines across financial institutions...

08.05.2025 10

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Gas outages in times of abundance questioned

ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Tuesday expressed concern over gas loadshedding in many areas despite excess supplies. The meeting of the Senate Standing...

08.05.2025 10

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ECC extends Rs50bn guarantee for LNG imports

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Com­mittee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved a one-year exte­nsion of the Rs50 billion guarantee for LNG imports...

07.05.2025 20

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Sindh’s housing and solar projects lack transparency, Senate panel notes

ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Friday raised serious fiduciary questions over foreign-funded multimillion-dollar projects in the housing and solar...

04.05.2025 20

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Govt scraps costly power projects

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday announced the exclusion of about 7,960 megawatts of proposed power projects and the rescheduling of 7,000MW of...

03.05.2025 10

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