Federal Budget Discipline Drives Major Deficit Reduction and High Primary Surplus in Fiscal Year 2026
Net federal revenue reaches 8,601 billion rupees as the country slashes its overall fiscal deficit to 1.1 percent of GDP through aggressive spending cuts and rising tax collections.
Government and World Bank Outline New Framework for Public Sector Modernization
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb coordinates with World Bank directors to fast track institutional digitization and tax administration overhauls.
Farid Ahmad Tarar Leads Competition Commission of Pakistan as New Chairman to Drive Market Reforms
The federal government appoints Farid Ahmad Tarar as CCP Chairman to leverage his 30 years of expertise in public finance and regulatory governance for economic growth.
Pakistan Pushes Data-Driven Governance and Structural Reforms at NSPP Strategic Policy Dialogue
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s structural reform agenda at NSPP, focusing on fiscal sustainability, tax base expansion, transparency, and data-driven governance.
Pakistan’s Fiscal Cheat Code: How Supplementary Grants Are Reshaping Budget Discipline
An in-depth look at how Pakistan’s growing reliance on supplementary grants, highlighted by the IMF’s 2025 Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report, is impacting budget credibility, parliamentary oversight, and public financial management.
World Bank to Approve $600 Million Loan for Pakistan’s Inclusive Development and Fiscal Reform Program
The World Bank is set to approve a $600 million loan to support Pakistan’s inclusive development program, aimed at improving public spending efficiency, expanding the tax base, and strengthening fiscal governance through transparency and data-driven reforms.