Escalating Sovereign Debt: Government Bank Borrowing Surges to Rs 5.9 Trillion in FY26
State Bank of Pakistan data reveals net government borrowing reached Rs 5.9 trillion in FY26, escalating domestic debt servicing costs to Rs 8 trillion for FY27.
Government of Pakistan Optimizes Public Finance with Historic Early Debt Retirement Program
The government of Pakistan executes its largest proactive liability management operation, retiring over 4.7 trillion rupees in public debt before maturity.
Finance Bill 2026-27 Revises Advance Tax on Property Transactions and Raises Corporate Banking Levies
The federal government implements a restructured tax framework under the new finance bill lowering property transaction taxes while introducing higher slabs for banks and corporate entities.
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.
National Assembly Approves 4.282 Trillion Rupee Budgetary Allocations After Overriding Opposition Motions
The National Assembly has cleared twelve key demands for grants worth over four trillion rupees for fiscal year 2027 while dismissing opposition objections.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Announces Long Term Strategy To Phase Out Corporate Super Tax
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms state intentions to abolish the controversial super tax as the Federal Board of Revenue evaluates the fiscal impact.
Federal Board of Revenue Clarifies Solar Panel Tax Exemption and Introduces Digital Media Income Levies
The apex tax authority outlines a massive revenue collection target driven by automated compliance, digital platform taxes, and retail net expansion.
Government Introduces Fixed Tax Initiative for Small Shopkeepers to Broaden Revenue Framework
The newly launched retail taxation scheme offers a simplified compliance pathway for micro-retailers while enforcing penalties for non-participation.
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb Formally Tables Finance Bill 2026 in National Assembly
The federal government introduces its comprehensive legislative package and fiscal proposals for the upcoming fiscal year before the lower house of parliament.
Federal Budget Proposes Revised Income Tax Slabs and Salary Increases for Salaried Individuals
The government completely abolishes the income tax surcharge while reducing tax rates across multiple income brackets for the working class.