Punjab’s Budgetary Borrowing Surges to Rs753 Billion in Seven Weeks
Punjab borrowed Rs753.4 billion from banks for budgetary support during the first seven weeks of FY27, rising more than 145% from Rs306.8 billion a year earlier.
Pakistan’s Fiscal Stability Improves, But Growth Costs Raise Fresh Concerns
Pakistan’s fiscal indicators have improved with primary surpluses and lower debt servicing, but higher taxes, weak investment and restrained development spending raise concerns.
Pakistan Cuts FY26 Fiscal Deficit 46% To Rs3.3 Trillion As Primary Surplus Hits Rs3.6 Trillion
Pakistan’s FY26 fiscal deficit fell 46% to Rs3.313 trillion, while the primary surplus rose to Rs3.634 trillion as revenues increased and expenditure declined.
Pakistan Plans 2 Billion Dollar Capital Market Raising via Bonds as Saudi Oil Facility Zeroed in Budget
The federal budget documents for fiscal year 2026-27 reveal plans to raise 2 billion dollars through Eurobonds Panda bonds and Sukuk alongside no new Saudi oil financing.
Government Declines Public Disclosure Of Revenue Impact From Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Relief Measures
The government retains tax relief data close to 360 billion rupees privately during National Assembly and Senate budget committee debates while IMF talks continue.
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 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.
Federal Board of Revenue Confirms Post Budget Press Briefing to Outline Ambitious Tax Reforms and IMF Alignment
The apex tax authority schedules an exhaustive technical session to clarify upcoming adjustments in income slabs, retail duties, and enforcement measures.
Federal Government Prepared to Expel Maturing Tax Exemptions by July 1 to Rectify Fiscal Deficits
The state administration and Federal Board of Revenue plan to eliminate various expiring tax exemptions on July 1 to offset massive fiscal concession losses and secure state revenue.
APTMA Submits Bold Budget Proposals to Scrap Super Tax and Revive Textile Export Competitiveness
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association urges the government to reduce taxes and duties in the FY2026-27 budget to save the struggling textile industry from collapse.