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Govt Approves 18% GST on Stationery Items in Finance Bill 2026
The federal government plans to increase the general sales tax (GST) on everyday school and office supplies. The upcoming Finance Bill 2026 will raise the…
Govt Denies IMF-Linked Plan to Penalize Industries Shifting to Solar
The Power Division has strongly rejected reports suggesting that the government plans to penalize industries for reducing grid electricity consumption or switching to solar energy,…
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…
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,…
Govt Plans to Collect Rs 10,780 Billion in Petroleum Surcharge Over 5 Years
The federal government has formally planned to collect Rs 10,780 billion from citizens through petroleum surcharges over the next five years, official documents reveal. The…
How Pakistan’s Rs. 10.8 Trillion PSDP Backlog is Squeezing Economic Growth
Pakistan is quietly breeding a massive financial disaster within its development portfolio. The federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) has mutated into a secondary circular…
Govt Sets Rs17.1 Trillion Budget as IMF Targets Limit Relief for Public
The federal government will present its upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on June 5, proposing a total outlay of Rs17,100 billion with a GDP…
External Loans Surge 83 Percent to $11 Billion in 10 months
Pakistan received $11 billion in external loans between July 2025 and April 2026, representing an 83 percent rise compared with the $6 billion secured during…
IMF Pushes Pakistan for Rs. 700 Billion Extra Revenue in FY27 Budget Talks
Pakistan is expected to generate more than Rs. 700 billion in additional revenue as part of fiscal tightening measures discussed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for…
SBP Reserves Climb to $17.081 Billion After IMF and Panda Bond Inflows
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank (SBP) rose by $1.214 billion in a week, reaching $17.081 billion as of 15 May 2026. The…
IMF Concludes Pakistan Visit After Budget and Reform Talks for FY2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its latest visit to Pakistan after holding discussions with government authorities on economic developments, fiscal planning for the…
IMF Raises Concerns Over Net Metering Policy for Existing Solar Consumers
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about the net metering policy, which continues to apply exclusively to existing solar consumers under current regulations.…
Pakistan Rejects IMF Demand for 18% GST on Electric Vehicles
The Ministry of Industries has opposed the International Monetary Fund’s proposal to impose an 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on electric vehicles, urging instead…
