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New Education Schemes Limited in Federal Budget 2026‑27
Federal budget 2026‑27 allocates Rs77 billion for education development, prioritising ongoing projects while introducing only five new schemes under the Public Sector Development Programme. Higher…
Govt Targets Creation of 2 Million New Jobs in FY2026-27
The federal government has set an ambitious target of creating 2 million new jobs during the fiscal year 2026-27 as part of its strategy to…
Record Company Registrations in May as SECP Sets New Benchmark
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,161 new companies in May 2026, raising the total number of incorporated firms in the country…
Federal Budget 2026-27 Delayed Amid IMF Talks
The upcoming federal budget for the 2026‑27 fiscal year will not be presented on 5 June, with new dates under consideration for 8 or 12…
IMF Pushes Govt to End Ex‑FATA, PATA Tax Relief
The federal government is preparing to end tax exemptions for former tribal areas in the upcoming 2026‑27 budget. Officials confirmed that income tax and withholding…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 2nd June, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have resulted in above-average price volatility for gold and silver. Typically, the prices of gold and silver in…
SBP Expands Naya Pakistan Certificates to Saudi Riyal and UAE Dirham
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced issuance of Naya Pakistan Certificates in Saudi riyal and UAE dirham, offering slightly lower returns compared with investments…
Govt to Impose Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency in Budget 2026–27
The federal government plans to impose a capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions as part of the upcoming budget 2026-27, informed sources confirmed. The government,…
APCC Recommends Rs. 4.7 Trillion Development Outlay for FY2026-27
The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC), chaired by Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, has recommended a national development outlay of Rs. 4.715…
Punjab Debt Drops to Rs. 1.691 Trillion as Fiscal Position Improves
Punjab’s outstanding debt to domestic and international lenders declined to Rs. 1.691 trillion by March 2026, according to official financial documents, reflecting continued efforts by…
Govt Employees Demand 200% Salary Increase Ahead of Budget 2026-27
The All Pakistan Clerks Association has demanded a 200 percent increase in salaries and a 500 percent rise in house rent, medical, and other allowances…
Major Property Tax Relief Likely in Pakistan Budget 2026-27
The federal government is reportedly considering a major tax relief package for the real estate sector in the upcoming Budget 2026-27, aiming to stimulate property…
