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HeadlinesFederal employees receive 10% salary raise, 7% pension increase
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif intervenes to increase government employees' salaries by 10%, rejecting a proposed 6% increase in the budget
HeadlinesBusiness leaders, industrialists, and employee unions voice strong opposition to federal budget
Employee unions, including the All Pakistan Clerks Association and All Government Employees Grand Alliance, condemned 10% salary increase, calling it inadequate in the face of soaring inflation
HeadlinesNew tax on online shoppers for purchases from local, international e-commerce platforms
Tiered tax structure will apply on local e-commerce platforms: 1% for transactions up to Rs10,000, 2% for transactions under Rs25,000, and 0.25% for amounts exceeding Rs25,000
HeadlinesGovt introduces Rs623 billion in new tax measures to meet fiscal targets
New tax measures target digital transactions, pension income, property sales, non-filers, and e-commerce, aiming to boost revenue and improve compliance
HeadlinesNon-filers to be barred from opening bank accounts, purchasing property, vehicles, and investing in securities
Govt plans to raise tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers from 0.6% to 1%; measures aimed at expanding the tax base and enhancing economic documentation
HeadlinesPunjab govt to present Rs 1,200 billion budget for FY2025-26 on June 13
No new taxes planned; focus on health, education, tourism, and infrastructure development in the new budget
HeadlinesTransport and communication sector shows moderate progress in FY 2024-25
Karachi Port handles 40.4 million tonnes, NHA projects fall 18%, while Pakistan Railways earnings rise to Rs 65.17 billion; PIA sees 16.8% drop in revenue
HeadlinesPakistan's health expenditure remains under 1% of GDP
Doctor-to-patient ratio remains critical with only one doctor per 750,000 people, but the number of doctors, dentists, and nursing staff has increased
HeadlinesPakistan's nuclear power plants contribute 3,530 MW to electricity generation amid declining consumption
Energy mix diversifies with rise in clean energy sources, while electricity consumption drops due to high tariffs and energy conservation
EconomyRs17.6 trillion federal budget 2025-26 to be unveiled today
Govt sets tax collection target of Rs 14.02 trillion, defense budget set at Rs 2.55 trillion; budget includes provisions for salary increases, defense, and subsidies; discussions in National Assembly to begin June 13
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