Budget 2024
Approves Rs1,150 billion for federal spending under Public Sector Development Programme.
Published 06 Jun, 2023 11:30pm
"One hopes that the conversation moves beyond the superficiality of dollar rates and short-term relief," says economist Ali Hasnain.
Updated 06 Jun, 2023 04:30pm
The upcoming budget will be more a test of the govt's resolve to stay the course and restructure the economy.
Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:26am
Balancing populist requirements with mobilising additional revenue streams, restoring international trust seen as major challenges.
Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:17am
ISLAMABAD: While the national budget is expected to be announced on June 9, traders have appealed to the government...
Published 05 Jun, 2023 07:07am
Pakistan’s ruling coalition may try to play the budget to regain the lost political capital
Published 05 Jun, 2023 07:06am
Claims govt will provide relief to both common man and traders.
Published 05 Jun, 2023 07:06am
A fiscally prudent and disciplined budget would allow us to navigate through these difficult and uncertain times.
Updated 05 Jun, 2023 07:50am
Dar says govt’s primary focus is to ensure Pakistan’s sovereign commitments are met without any delays.
Published 04 Jun, 2023 07:39am
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Governor Mohammad Balighur Rahman on Saturday asked the government to increase the education...
Published 04 Jun, 2023 07:28am
The tranche’s release is crucial to the government’s plans to provide relief to the public in the budget.
Updated 03 Jun, 2023 06:52am
“Funds for Rawalpindi Ring Road project will be allocated in the budget," says CM.
Updated 03 Jun, 2023 10:08am
Outlay includes Rs950bn PSDP and Rs1.56tr provincial development plans; govt aims to lift GDP growth rate to 3.5pc.
Updated 03 Jun, 2023 08:10am
PM promises Fund chief "relief-budget" within programme requirements.
Published 01 Jun, 2023 08:28am
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday vowed to give priority to the agriculture sector in the...
Published 01 Jun, 2023 07:34am
Dar says he would like the IMF to clear its 9th review before the budget.
Published 31 May, 2023 07:49am
Source privy to the meeting says the visiting delegation called for removing regulatory duty on iron and tiles in the upcoming budget.
Published 30 May, 2023 08:19am
Analysts attribute gain to incentives in the upcoming budget.
Updated 29 May, 2023 06:08pm
Representatives of different segments tell sad tales of mounting difficulties in sustaining families and enterprises in a shrinking economy.
Updated 29 May, 2023 09:24am
Contributory pension scheme adopted, say officials
Published 28 May, 2023 07:01am
LAHORE: The Department of Economics at the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) organised a pre-budget seminar...
Published 27 May, 2023 06:45am
Rs1tr allocation likely for Public Sector Development Programme
Published 26 May, 2023 07:05am
Senate panel reviews proposals for next budget; PBC CEO suggests fair tax system.
Published 24 May, 2023 08:03am
Asif Ali Khan named special representative on Afghanistan
Published 24 May, 2023 07:25am
Power minister says since there's uncertainty and "we're not getting support we expected from West", PM, finance minister will announce alternative strategy.
Published 23 May, 2023 09:03pm
There is a strong possibility of business lobbies' involvement and underworld actors financing candidates to gain access to power corridors.
Published 22 May, 2023 07:03am
APCC expected to meet on May 23, National Economic Council on June 1.
Published 15 May, 2023 07:03am
Says Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has not held any meetings with industry leaders.
Updated 14 May, 2023 08:31am
The federal govt had started work on the hospital 10 years ago.
Updated 08 May, 2023 10:31am
Reforms body submits interim report to finance minister.
Updated 30 Apr, 2023 09:13am
