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.
Pakistan Tax Expenditure Assessment Reveals Significant Revenue Forgone Due to Special Concessions
An official analysis of public finances indicates that broad tax exclusions and preferential rates reduced overall federal collection by trillions during the past fiscal period.
Government of Pakistan Retires Over Five Hundred Million Rupees of Net Debt in First Week of May
Weekly data from the State Bank of Pakistan shows the federal government retired five hundred and one million rupees in public debt taking the fiscal year borrowing total to over five hundred and sixty-eight billion rupees.
Pakistan Budget Deficit Hits 856 Billion Rupees Despite Strong Tax Collection and Provincial Surplus
Pakistan reports a federal budget deficit of 856 billion rupees for the first nine months of FY26 as high debt servicing and defense spending offset record tax revenues.
Pakistan Retires Rs116.48bn Debt in a Week, FY26 Net Retirement at Rs334bn
Pakistan retires Rs116.48bn in government debt during the week ended January 16, 2026, taking total net retirement in FY26 to Rs334.36bn, according to SBP data.
Pakistan’s Federal Tax Growth Outpaces Provinces as Revenue Gap Widens
Pakistan’s latest tax data shows strong federal revenue growth but weak provincial tax performance, with provinces collecting just 0.85% of GDP in FY25, far below potential, highlighting challenges in fiscal federalism.
Pakistan Economic Outlook January 2026: LSM Growth, Inflation, Fiscal Stability & Remittances
Pakistan’s economy maintains macroeconomic stability in January 2026 with robust large-scale manufacturing growth, contained inflation, strong fiscal performance, and steady remittances supporting the external account.
IMF forecasts Pakistan’s net government debt to rise to 65.7% of GDP by 2026
The IMF’s latest Fiscal Monitor report projects Pakistan’s net government debt to increase to 65.7% of GDP by 2026, alongside a modest improvement in fiscal balance and revenue performance.
AGP Report Highlights Major Discrepancies in Tax and Refund Data Between FBR and SBP
The Auditor General of Pakistan has identified significant discrepancies of billions of rupees between the Federal Board of Revenue and State Bank of Pakistan’s tax collection and refund figures for FY 2023-24, raising concerns over data accuracy and financial transparency.
Pakistan’s Central Government Debt Rises to Rs77 Trillion in August Despite Monthly Decline
Pakistan’s central government debt reached Rs77.46 trillion in August 2025, marking a 10% annual increase driven by heavy domestic and external borrowing to cover the fiscal deficit, despite showing a slight month-on-month decline.