Federal budget allocation casts doubt over K-IV water project completion
Only Rs3.2bn earmarked against Rs40bn requirement; PPP and JI term move inadequate, symbolic
Sindh finalises budget 2025–26 proposals with focus on development and Karachi projects
Rs503bn ADP approved; major allocations for health, education, and divisional city packages
Govt allocates Rs355bn to SOEs in FY26, up 80% YoY
SOE reforms and privatisation plan to continue amid rising fiscal burden
Company registrations hit monthly record of 3,609 in May: SECP
Total registrations cross 255,000; IT and e-commerce lead new incorporations
Minimum wage kept unchanged at Rs37,000 in FY26 budget
No raise despite PPP’s demand for Rs50,000 minimum wage
Growth expected, expenditures slashed in Rs 17.57 trillion budgetÂ
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s budget aims for 4.2% GDP growth with tax reforms, but does it answer the challenges in manufacturing, taxation, and broader economic recovery?
PSDP allocation slashed again in Rs 4.224 trillion national development outlay
After last year’s PSDP spending failed to cross 50%, the government had already announced intentions to present a shrunk budget for the federal government’s public sector projects.
Aurangzeb hints at revising population-based NFC allocation
We cannot continue rewarding unchecked population growth. It is unsustainable, economically, socially, and environmentally- FinMin
Economic survey explained; Pakistan misses growth target, but is the economy on the rise?
Survey reveals missed targets, cautious optimism ahead
Pakistan’s GDP growth to remain subdued at 2.44% in FY25: Lahore School of Economics model
LSE Modelling Lab flags deepening weakness in agriculture, manufacturing despite easing inflation
Commerce ministry distances itself from smuggling oversight, calls for cross-agency strategy
Senators express concern over Rs750bn annual tax loss to illicit trade; debate intensifies over tobacco sector claims
CCP grants conditional exemptions to six pharma firms for FY25
Exclusivity clauses approved after competition checks; pricing collusion still barred
Weekly inflation flat as price gains in key foods offset by declines in chicken, garlic
SPI records marginal 0.02% increase WoW; year-on-year reading dips slightly by 0.02%
Pakistan signs $300 million loan deal with Asian Development Bank for resource mobilisation reforms
Agreement aims to boost fiscal stability and economic recovery efforts
Govt decides to reduce IT development budget in budget
Rs 10.4 billion cut proposed, 43.48% down compared to previous fiscal year