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.
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.
National Assembly Committee Approves 15 Year Tax Exemption for PIA Privatization
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance approved a fifteen year tax exemption on aircraft imports to prevent the collapse of the PIA privatization process.
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.
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 Minister Khawaja Asif Urges Strategic Shift to Solar Energy Amid Financial Strain
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif highlights the urgent need for a long term energy strategy focused on local resources to combat heavy capacity payment burdens.
National Assembly Surrenders 472 Million to Treasury Amid Federal Austerity Drive
The National Assembly Secretariat deposits 472.1 million rupees into the national treasury as Speaker Ayaz Sadiq implements strict cost-saving measures.
National Assembly Committee Reviews Export Decline, Rice Sector Support, and Regional Trade Challenges
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce has called for detailed briefings from key ministries and the State Bank of Pakistan to address stagnant exports, rice sector decline, and regional trade issues while endorsing targeted support measures.
Pakistan Establishes Crypto Council to Regulate Digital Assets Under New Framework
The government of Pakistan has established the Pakistan Crypto Council to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to bring cryptocurrency into the legal system, ensure transparency, and align with global standards while maintaining Islamic financial principles.