Finance Minister Concludes National Assembly Budget Debate and Validates Economic Growth Path
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses the National Assembly to wrap up the federal budget debate, verifying that valid parliamentary suggestions will enter the Finance Bill 2026.
ICMA International Concludes Islamabad Chapter Of National Budget Conference 2026-2027
The Future of Finance Summit and National Budget Conference 2026-27 wraps up its Islamabad chapter as organizers prepare to move the fiscal event to Karachi.
IMF Approves Pakistan Tax Policy and Enforcement Reforms Worth 500 Billion Rupees
The federal government has approved extensive tax reforms and enforcement measures for Budget 2026-27 following successful consultations with the IMF.
Federal Constitutional Court Validates Retrospective Super Tax to Generate Essential Fiscal Space
The apex constitutional court officially upholds Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance, enabling the state to collect billions from high-income corporate sectors.
Pakistan Federal Borrowing Surges by Rs231 Billion in Single Week as FY26 Debt Hits New Peaks
Latest State Bank data reveals a sharp rise in government borrowing for budgetary support, with net fiscal year debt reaching Rs884.5 billion by May 2026.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Calls for Federal Provincial Alignment to Advance World Bank Reform Agenda
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urges stronger federal provincial coordination to implement World Bank Country Partnership Framework, focusing on climate resilience, agriculture reforms, energy sustainability and human capital development.
Pakistan Investment Bond Auction Raises Rs492 Billion with Declining Yields
Pakistan raised Rs492 billion through a fixed-rate PIB auction, surpassing its Rs450 billion target, as yields fell sharply amid strong investor demand and expectations of further monetary easing.
Pakistan Plans Tax Hikes on Mobile Calls, Solar Panels, and Cash Withdrawals to Meet IMF Targets
The Government of Pakistan is preparing contingency tax measures to generate Rs. 200 billion in case revenue targets are missed or expenditures exceed limits in the first half of the fiscal year. Proposed measures include higher taxes on mobile and landline calls, increased withholding tax on cash withdrawals, and elevated sales tax on solar panels, aimed at keeping the $7 billion IMF bailout on track.
Pakistan Pushes for Technology-Driven Inclusive Growth with AI and Digital Reforms
Pakistan is pushing for technology-led inclusive growth, leveraging AI, digital reforms, and fiscal innovations to strengthen economic resilience, improve service delivery, and ensure equitable progress for all communities.
FBR Launches Transformative Plan to Raise Pakistan’s Tax-to-GDP Ratio to 18%
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a comprehensive transformation roadmap aimed at increasing Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio from 10.24% to 18% through digitization, institutional reforms, and enhanced human capital.