Budget 2025-26
10% Salary Increase for Govt Employees Unlikely in Budget ( Now Approved)
ISLAMABAD: ( Updated) A 10% salary increase for government employees in the upcoming Budget for 2025–26 now seems unlikely. Government sources indicate that the raise…
Govt Slaps Heavy Tax on FB, Google, Daraz & Digital vendors
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to enforce the Digital Presence Proceeds Levy Act 2025, introducing a new 5% tax on global and domestic digital…
Pakistani Government Invests Rs. 1.97B in UK-Based Scholarships
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs. 1.97 billion under the upcoming Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26 for the “Pak-UK Education Gateway” initiative. The…
Inflation in Pakistan Drops to Record Lows in FY2025, Economic Survey Confirms
ISLAMABAD: Inflation is projected to remain within the range of 4.5-5 percent during fiscal year 2025, supported by a sharp decline in the prices of…
Digital Growth Accelerates in Pakistan: IT Exports Hit $2.825B, Yet Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s digital and technology sectors have demonstrated strong forward momentum in the fiscal year 2024–25, according to the newly released Pakistan Economic Survey.…
Govt Allocates Over Rs. 9 Billion to Establish Five New Universities Across Pakistan
The federal government has announced plans to establish five new public‑sector universities across the country, allocating a total of over Rs. 9 billion in the forthcoming 2025‑26…
Eid Holidays Cancelled for These Departments, Govt Confirms
The Ministry of Finance has officially cancelled Eid-ul-Azha holidays for key staff members directly involved in the preparation of the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. Employees…
Fishermen Reject Proposed National Fisheries Policy
KARACHI: The fishermen community in Pakistan has expressed strong opposition to the federal government’s initiative to create a fisheries policy at the national level. They…
NEC Sanctions Rs. 4.2 Trillion Budget, Targets 4.2% Growth
In a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the National Economic Council (NEC) gave the green light to the Annual Development Plan for…
Telecom Sector Seeks Tax Relief in Budget 2025–26
ISLAMABAD: The telecom sector has submitted a set of proposals to the government ahead of the federal budget 2025–26, urging tax relief and regulatory reforms…
Pakistan Expected to Boost Space Program Funding in the Budget 2025/26
Pakistan’s official budget documents for FY2025–26 indicate a likely increase in space spending, with Rs24.15 billion proposed for major projects. These figures will be confirmed…
Telecom Operators Warn High Duties Could Delay 5G Rollout in Pakistan
Telecom operators in Pakistan have warned that high import duties and regulatory taxes are threatening the rollout of 5G and expansion of broadband services, urging…
Govt Plans 5% Digital Services Tax in Upcoming FY2025-26 Budget
The federal government of Pakistan plans to introduce a 5% digital services tax in the upcoming FY2025-26 budget. This move could reshape the country’s digital…
