Budget 2026-27
Sindh Considers 20% Salary and Pension Increase in Budget 2026-27
The Sindh government is considering a substantial relief package for public sector employees and pensioners in the upcoming provincial budget, with proposals suggesting salary and…
Pakistan May Impose Up to 25% Sales Tax on Imported EVs in FY27 Budget
Pakistan’s federal government plans to impose up to 25% sales tax on the import of electric vehicles in the upcoming Budget 2026-27, dealing a significant…
Punjab Govt Employees Likely to Get Salary Raise in New Budget
The Punjab government has reportedly finalized plans to increase the salaries of provincial government employees in the upcoming budget, with the final raise expected to…
Budget Tax Proposal Threatens Solar Boom That Cut Pakistan’s Fuel Import Bill
Pakistan’s rapid adoption of rooftop solar energy has significantly reduced dependence on imported fuels and lowered electricity costs for households, but a proposed tax increase…
Budget Uncertainty Pushes Solar System Prices Up by Rs. 200,000
Uncertainty surrounding potential budget measures for the solar energy sector has triggered a sharp increase in solar system prices across Pakistan, with consumers facing significantly…
Pakistan to Spend Rs. 45 Trillion on Interest Payments in Five Years
Pakistan is projected to spend nearly Rs. 45 trillion on interest payments over the next five fiscal years, highlighting the growing burden of public debt…
Honda Motorcycle Prices May Rise Sharply Under New Climate Levy Plan
The federal government is considering raising the Climate Support Levy on petrol-powered motorcycles from one to three percent in the upcoming Budget 2026-27. The proposed…
Agriculture and Manufacturing Sectors Receive Limited Funding in FY2026-27 Budget Proposal
Pakistan’s agriculture and industrial development sectors are set to receive only a small portion of their requested funding under the proposed federal development budget for…
Food Security and Industrial Sectors Get Rs. 7.2 Billion in Budget 2026-27
Pakistan’s food security and industrial development sectors have received significantly lower allocations than requested in the proposed Federal Budget 2026-27, raising concerns about the future…
Textile Sector Urges Budget Relief to Boost Exports and Industrial Investment
Pakistan’s textile industry has called on the government to introduce major relief measures in the upcoming federal budget, warning that exporters are struggling with high…
Govt to Enforce 18 Percent GST on 3,000 Plus Daily-Use Products
Pakistan is set to enforce printed price and 18 percent sales tax on packaging of over 3,000 daily-use products from 1 July, as the federal…
Budget Delay expected as NEC Meeting Postponed Third Time
The National Economic Council (NCC) meeting has been postponed for the third time, now rescheduled for Tuesday, 9 June 2026, at 11:30 hours at the…
