National Assembly Standing Committee Rejects FBR Direct Bank Account Access as Finance Bill 2026 Debates Heat Up
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance rejects giving the FBR direct access to bank account data and blocks stricter penalties for tax filers.
Pakistan Government Pledges to Engage IMF on Former Fata and Pata Tax Waivers
Prime Minister adviser Rana Sanaullah confirms that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will coordinate with the IMF to seek a renewal of tax exemptions for merged tribal districts.
Cabinet Committee on State Owned Enterprises Approves Core Governance Reforms and Strategic Board Appointments
The Cabinet Committee on State Owned Enterprises chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb greenlights board appointments for PNSC and IRADA along with energy sector changes.
Senate Committee Urges Return Of Exporters To Final Tax Regime To Safeguard National Trade Growth
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue recommends moving exporters back to the Final Tax Regime as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb defends fiscal buffers.
Economic Coordination Committee To Reconsider Long Term Lease Extension For Engro Vopak Terminal
Investment Minister Qaiser Sheikh objects to the 30-year uncompetitive lease extension for Engro Vopak Terminal prompting the cabinet to refer the case back to the ECC.
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.
Pakistan Finance Minister Sees Economic Upsides Post Iran War But Rules Out Budget Revision
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discusses Pakistan FY27 budget goals commercial borrowing shifts and crypto regulation plans after the end of the Iran war.
Finance Minister Details Transition to Growth Path as Deficit Narrows and IMF Support Stabilizes Economy
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb projects four percent gross domestic product expansion and an inflation drop to eight point two percent for the coming fiscal year.
Pakistan Finance Ministry Warns Global Oil and Climate Risks Threaten Budget Balance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presents an official statement detailing seven primary fiscal vulnerabilities that could destabilize the upcoming budget framework.
Pakistan ECC Approves Wheat for KP and Nine Billion Rupees Supplementary Grants
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs the ECC meeting, greenlighting 50,000 metric tons of wheat for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alongside funding for SUPARCO space missions.