ISLAMABAD – The federal government has proposed a 7% increase in salaries for public sector employees under the FY2026‑27 budget, according to official budget documents. The proposal also includes a
Islamabad – Pakistan’s federal budget for fiscal year 2026‑27 is scheduled for presentation today, with an estimated outlay of Rs18 trillion. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will unveil the government’s third
The multi-billion-rupee National Police Hospital in Islamabad has been shelved at the final stage due to escalating costs and planning issues. Initially designed as a 250-bed facility with emergency, cardiology,
Islamabad: Pakistan’s federal debt has surged to an unprecedented Rs 81,930 billion, breaking all previous records, according to reports on June 9, 2026. In the past year alone, the debt
Saudi Arabia has launched a major mining expansion by opening 13,000 square kilometres of exploration zones, inviting local and international investors to tap into an estimated $2.5 trillion in mineral
Islamabad – Pakistan is projected to spend approximately Rs 45,000 billion on interest payments for public debt over the next five years, reflecting growing fiscal pressures. The government’s revenue, both
Karachi: Authorities have sealed a prominent supermarket in Karachi following allegations of tax evasion. Officials from the relevant tax and revenue departments have launched an investigation into the matter, examining
Islamabad: Reports suggest that Pakistan is reviewing tax relief proposals in the upcoming federal budget, with a primary focus on salaried individuals. The move is seen as an effort to
Islamabad: Reports indicate that salaried individuals earning up to Rs300,000 per month may receive tax relief in the upcoming federal budget. The proposal aims to ease the financial burden on
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing a new initiative to enhance tax compliance among shopkeepers and small traders. The scheme aims to encourage greater documentation of economic
