Salaried Workers Pay Rs144 Billion in Income Tax During First Quarter
Salaried individuals paid Rs144 billion in income tax during Pakistan’s first quarter of FY27, while real estate and retail collections remained significantly lower.
ADB Warns Pakistan’s FY2027 Revenue Target Could Further Narrow Fiscal Space
The Asian Development Bank says Pakistan’s ambitious FY2027 revenue target, higher defense and interest costs could limit fiscal space for growth-enhancing public investment.
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.
Prime Minister Establishes Special Structural Committees to Overhaul and Finalize Federal Budget
The federal administration forms specialized panels under Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Ahad Cheema to steer tax policy and enforcement strategies for the IMF program.
Government Pledges Enhanced Industrial Production Monitoring to IMF to Yield Rs 48 Billion
The Federal Board of Revenue expands automated production monitoring into the textile and beverage industries to secure billions in revenue under IMF benchmarks.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Braces for US-Iran Peace Talks and Monetary Policy Decision in Islamabad
The KSE-100 Index faces a critical week as investors weigh the impact of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad alongside oil price surges and upcoming monetary policy.
Pakistan Clears $3.45 Billion UAE Debt Following Final Tranche Repayment
The State Bank of Pakistan confirms the full repayment of $3.45 billion in deposits to the UAE using new financing from Saudi Arabia to maintain reserve stability.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Reassures Global Investors of Pakistans Economic Stability
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb engages 250 global investors in a Jefferies led session to discuss IMF progress and Pakistans structural reforms
Pakistan Achieves Historic Economic Stability as Bloomberg Ranks it World Second Top Emerging Economy
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s transition to an export-led growth model following a historic 2.4% GDP primary surplus and $20 billion reserve milestone.
Pakistan Currency Outlook: Rupee Stable Ahead of 1 Billion Dollar Eurobond Repayment
Tresmark reports that Pakistan is set to manage a 1 billion dollar Eurobond repayment and oil imports post-Eid 2026 without destabilizing the rupee-dollar parity.