Khurram Schehzad Challenges Provincial Tax Collection Claims with FBR FY25 Data
Finance Minister’s Advisor Khurram Schehzad cites FBR data to dispute claims of strong provincial tax performance, highlighting large gaps between provincial tax potential and actual collections in Pakistan.
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’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.
NFC meeting delay expected as working groups fall behind on key recommendations
The next National Finance Commission meeting may be delayed as working groups struggle to finalize recommendations on fiscal distribution, debt, taxation, and merged districts, impacting federal and provincial planning.
Federal Government Forms Eight NFC Committees Amid Debate Over Provincial Shares
The federal government has notified eight National Finance Commission committees to shape the 11th NFC Award, as experts and provinces highlight gaps between constitutional guarantees and actual resource transfers.
Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2024-25 Reveals Gradual Recovery, Focus on Stability and Reform
Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals a 2.7% GDP growth, missed targets, and outlines policy shifts in debt management, tax reforms, remittance growth, and digital economic transformation, setting the stage for the FY2025-26 budget.