Pakistan Posts Rs3.63 Trillion Primary Surplus, Surpasses IMF Target In FY2025-26
Pakistan recorded a Rs3.63 trillion primary budget surplus in FY2025-26, exceeding the IMF target by Rs464 billion as the federal deficit narrowed to Rs4.8 trillion.
Federal Board of Revenue Surpasses Annual Target with Thirteen Trillion Rupees Net Tax Collection in Fiscal Year 2026
The Federal Board of Revenue has exceeded its revised net collection target for the fiscal year 2025 26 by achieving over thirteen trillion rupees.
Senate Panel Accuses FBR Officials of Concealing Crucial Tax Collection Data Amid Missing Targets
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior accused Federal Board of Revenue officials of providing misleading information to cover up failures in achieving tax collection targets.
Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 Outlines GDP Recovery And Major Fiscal Consolidation
The Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals a GDP growth recovery to 3.70 percent alongside a historic primary surplus and emerging inflation risks.
FY27 Budget Outlook: IMF Commitments Narrow Pakistan’s Space for Broad Economic Relief
Pakistan’s FY27 federal budget is expected to prioritise fiscal discipline, IMF-linked reforms and revenue generation, leaving limited room for broad public relief despite improving economic indicators.
Pakistan Budget Deficit Hits 856 Billion Rupees Despite Strong Tax Collection and Provincial Surplus
Pakistan reports a federal budget deficit of 856 billion rupees for the first nine months of FY26 as high debt servicing and defense spending offset record tax revenues.
Federal Fiscal Consolidation Strategy Yields Major Deficit Reduction and Revenue Growth in Fiscal Year 2026
National fiscal deficit narrows significantly to 0.7 percent of GDP during the first nine months of the fiscal year as FBR revenue collections cross the ten trillion rupee mark.
IMF Signals Tax Expansion Strategy in Pakistan Budget 2026-27 Under $7 Billion Program
IMF outlines Pakistan’s FY27 budget priorities focusing on tax base expansion, fiscal discipline, and economic stability under the $7 billion loan program.
Pakistan Achieves Remarkable Fiscal Consolidation with Deficit Dropping to 0.1 Percent of GDP
Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrowed significantly to 0.1 percent of GDP during Jul-Feb FY2026, supported by a 10.1 percent surge in net federal revenue and reduced markups.
Pakistan Salaried Class Income Tax Rises 10% to Rs315 Billion in FY26 Amid Skilled Workforce Exodus
Income tax contributions from Pakistan’s salaried class surge 10% to Rs315 billion in seven months of FY26, with non-corporate and corporate employees leading payments, while skilled professionals continue leaving the country.