Pandemic will also have a spillover impact in the next fiscal year.
Updated 06 Jun, 2020 03:31pm
Says government preparing next budget in a way to generate more revenue and cut expenses.
Updated 06 Jun, 2020 08:23am
Dr Waseem nominated Leader of House in Senate; NA session to continue till Aug 13.
Updated 05 Jun, 2020 09:17am
Both the prime minister and his adviser on finance have shunned proposals calling for even a slight increase in tax rates.
Updated 01 Jun, 2020 08:58am
The “shocking” development comes at a time when the virus had claimed lives of four police officials, while 650 others tested positive in Punjab so far.
Updated 01 Jun, 2020 09:25am
Flour shortage looms large.
Updated 01 Jun, 2020 09:28am
Govt wants no new taxes in upcoming budget.
Updated 29 May, 2020 08:27am
Special remissions given to prisoners.
Updated 22 May, 2020 09:57am
During the session, the government will present the federal budget for the financial year 2020-21.
Updated 20 May, 2020 08:26am
The province is planning a rolling budget that will allow the government to change its income.
Updated 18 May, 2020 09:39am
Strengthening health systems to fight Covid-19, creating employment will be top priorities, says CM.
Updated 17 May, 2020 11:14am
Idea of providing subsidy to the poor on electricity also floated.
Updated 16 May, 2020 08:26am
Calls for fewer taxes to stimulate economy.
Updated 15 May, 2020 08:29am
At least three million people will lose their jobs — one million in the industrial sector and two million in services.
Updated 16 May, 2020 03:41pm
The government should adopt a three-month flexible rolling budget for next year.
Updated 12 May, 2020 03:33pm
Ministries, divisions and agencies have been asked tersely to limit their fund demands to already approved projects.
Updated 12 May, 2020 03:33pm
Final decision will be taken after consultations with IMF after Eidul Fitr, says an FBR official.
Updated 12 May, 2020 03:31pm
Adviser says country’s economy is now projected to contract 1pc to 1.5pc in the ongoing fiscal year.
Updated 12 May, 2020 03:32pm
Parliamentary committee meets tomorrow to discuss the issue.
Updated 12 May, 2020 03:37pm
Move part of larger fiscal rearrangement to put $6bn IMF programme back on track.
Updated 12 May, 2020 03:38pm
Meetings of parliamentary committees to be held through video link.
Updated 12 May, 2020 03:38pm
Major benchmarks for the next year’s budget cleared by the cabinet are already becoming irrelevant.
Updated 12 May, 2020 03:30pm