The Punjab government has officially restored the lifetime pension policy for widows by abolishing the previous 10-year limit on pension payments. The decision was approved during a provincial cabinet meeting
Islamabad: Pakistan’s total debt has climbed to Rs. 82,000 billion by the end of May, according to the latest State Bank data, raising fresh concerns over the country’s fiscal stability.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new regulatory changes affecting saving accounts and the Invest Pak digital investment scheme. Banks are no longer required to provide guaranteed profits
Islamabad: Pakistan’s central government debt growth has slowed to its lowest level in 15 years, rising by only 5% year-to-date in FY26, compared with 23% in FY23, according to official
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Finance has reported a 15% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Tax collections in 2025, reaching $12.53 billion (approximately AED 46 billion).
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
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
Islamabad: The government has called sessions of both the National Assembly and Senate on June 10 in preparation for the presentation of the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Minister
Islamabad: Pakistan has recorded a strong rise in external financial inflows, with foreign funding increasing by around 20 percent to reach $6.59 billion during the first nine months. The improvement
Lahore: The Punjab government has suspended funds for all new development schemes until June 30 as part of a fiscal review process. Officials say the decision has been taken to
