ICMA Pakistan Releases Sectoral Analysis of Finance Act 2026
ICMA Pakistan publishes a detailed sectoral analysis of the Finance Act 2026 covering agriculture, manufacturing, imports, exports, and the digital economy.
National Assembly Approves Rs 18.77 Trillion Federal Budget
Pakistan lower house clears 125 demands for grants including a 3 trillion rupee defense package as the Finance Minister and opposition clash over taxation policy and economic relief.
National Assembly Approves Rs 4.4 Trillion for 125 Demands for Grants
The National Assembly greenlights significant budgetary demands including major allocations for defence, energy, and finance as Pakistan prepares to finalise its 18.77 trillion rupee federal budget.
Pakistan Tracks National Development Expenditure as PSDP Spending Reaches PKR 529 Billion
Pakistan records federal development expenditure of PKR 529.82 billion for the first eleven months of the fiscal year.
Pakistan Mobilizes Over $23 Billion in External Financing to Fund Federal Budget 2026-27
The government secures a massive foreign assistance roadmap anchored by bilateral deposits and international bonds to bridge the domestic fiscal gap.
Aurangzeb Highlights Major Oil and Gas Milestones in Budget Presentation
Pakistan attracts over one billion dollars in energy sector investments alongside twenty-four new offshore blocks awarded and seventeen hydrocarbon discoveries.
Federal Government Evaluates Export Taxes to Introduce One Hundred Billion Rupees in Industrial Fiscal Relief
The government is reviewing current export taxes with plans to introduce a significant one hundred billion rupee fiscal relief package to support local industries.
Pakistan and IMF Conclude Financial Review Mandating Additional Revenue Mobilization for Upcoming Fiscal Budget
The International Monetary Fund has concluded its institutional visit to Islamabad, outlining necessary revenue adjustments and expenditure discipline to preserve macroeconomic stability.
Petroleum Division Opposes Higher Fuel Taxes Amid Surging Global Energy Prices
The Petroleum Division has formally opposed any hikes in the petroleum levy for the upcoming fiscal year, urging a reduction in tax rates to shield consumers from high global oil prices.
State Budget Talks Hit Roadblock as Global Lender Rejects Tax Relief Projections
High-stakes financial discussions between state negotiators and the International Monetary Fund conclude without an agreement on proposed income tax relief and revenue targets.