Budget 2024 25
This budget has failed to alter the course of our downward trajectory, says ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail.
Updated 20 Jun, 2024 08:05pm
Budget Breakdown
Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:30am
The government dashed middle-class household hopes by increasing income tax even as declining inflation offered some relief
Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:30am
Manufacturers want tax to be imposed in three phases.
Updated 18 Jun, 2024 09:46am
Salaries to be raised by up to 25pc, pensions by 15pc.
Updated 17 Jun, 2024 08:50am
In report on fiscal risks, country’s finance team lists climate change among nearly dozen challenges to budget, medium-term outlook.
Updated 17 Jun, 2024 08:04am
Clarifies that requirement to link NTN with passports for international travel would apply only after due notice and inclusion in income tax general order.
Updated 16 Jun, 2024 01:10pm
Say meagre tariff cut not enough for economic revival.
Updated 16 Jun, 2024 11:22am
Criticise govt over budget proposal to convert export trade from Final Tax Regime (FTR) to a hybrid model of NTR and MTR.
Published 16 Jun, 2024 07:03am
Since 75pc of traders were not registered, customers will have to bear the cost of this “sudden” tax of approximately 25pc, expert warns.
Updated 16 Jun, 2024 11:33am
"Govt must review agreements made with the IPPs and bring all sectors, including agriculture, into the tax net,” says LCCI president.
Published 16 Jun, 2024 07:03am
Officials say province would receive Rs667.5bn as its share under the NFC Award, compared to Rs493.70bn in FY24.
Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:54am
The aggressive taxation regime the govt seeks to put in place makes keeping inflation down to 12pc in next FY seem like an unachievable target.
Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:37am
No new schemes announced for FY25.
Updated 15 Jun, 2024 11:25am
No new mega scheme for metropolis while Rs1.389bn for 11 ongoing city development projects.
Updated 15 Jun, 2024 05:46pm
Rs34.5bn to be spent through Sindh HEC on unis; Rs12bn allocated for purchase of furniture and fixtures.
Updated 15 Jun, 2024 05:49pm
Chamber members warn punitive measures against non-filers to only lead to flight of capital and human resources from country.
Updated 15 Jun, 2024 08:38am
No new schemes announced for FY25.
Updated 15 Jun, 2024 01:41pm
Proposes up to 30pc salary hike for govt employees, pensions to rise 15pc; minimum wage to increase from Rs35,500 to Rs37,000.
Updated 15 Jun, 2024 01:23pm
38 govt departments "overspent" a total of Rs454.1bn; three dozen divisions reported combined "savings" of Rs446bn.
Updated 15 Jun, 2024 09:35am
"The government spends more than half its revenue on interest payments," the report says.
Published 14 Jun, 2024 04:12pm
The index closes at 76,706.77, up by almost 500 points as bullish momentum continues in wake of the budget.
Updated 14 Jun, 2024 05:09pm
Inayatullah Khan says budget prepared by IMF team.
Updated 14 Jun, 2024 01:31pm
PML-N, scared of taking bold steps lest it loses whatever little public support it has, has left its traditional support — traders — virtually untouched.
Updated 14 Jun, 2024 09:40am
Aimal Wali deplores increase in defence budget, seeks to abolish lawmakers’ perks, privileges; Taj Haider says PPP not taken into confidence on budget.
Updated 14 Jun, 2024 11:36am
Govt aims to increase tax-to-GDP ratio from 10pc to 13pc within 3 years; economic team refrains from disclosing names of those exempted, under-taxed.
Published 14 Jun, 2024 08:09am
Focuses on development; laptop scheme, Kissan cards introduced; no new taxes for agriculture, real estate sectors.
Updated 14 Jun, 2024 10:44am
Punjab has also been running a four-year (2021-22 to 2025-25) Agriculture Transformation Plan and would spend Rs13bn on it this year.
Published 14 Jun, 2024 07:53am
Rs109bn allocated for free medicines and health insurance.
Updated 14 Jun, 2024 12:23pm
Decision will also make surgeries, equipment more expensive.
Published 14 Jun, 2024 07:53am
