Inflation rises to 11.7% in Pakistan as prices surge
Shahzad Paracha: Islamabad:Pakistan's inflation rate surged to 11.7% in May, marking the second consecutive month of double-digit growth as the...
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Budget 2026-27: IMF asks Pakistan to raise GST to 19%
Shahzad Paracha: Islamabad:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to raise the general sales tax rate from 18%...
Punjab budget enters final stages with no new taxes planned
Shahzad Paracha: Islamabad: Punjab’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year is in its final stages of preparation, with provincial authorities...
Petrol, diesel prices reduced by Rs22 per litre in Pakistan
Shahzad Paracha: Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a major cut in petroleum prices, reducing the rates of...
Punjab development budget may reach Rs1,452bn
shahzad Paracha: Islamabad:The Punjab government has finalised a second set of budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year, with sources...
Rs17.1tr budget 2026-27 to be presented on June 5
Shahzad Paracha: Islamabad:The National Assembly and Senate budget sessions for the fiscal year 2026-27 have been officially summoned, setting the...
IMF seeks 18% GST on electric vehicles in talks with Pakistan
Shahzad Pracha: Islamabad:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed imposing an 18% general sales tax (GST) on electric vehicles in...
Govt plans relief for salaried class in upcoming budget
Mehboob Alam: Islamabad:Pakistan is gearing up to present its federal budget in the first week of June, with major economic...
Gold price in Pakistan crosses Rs500,000: April 8, 2026
ToS: Islamabad: The price of gold in Pakistan has jumped again after a one-day break, with the price per tola once...
Pakistan produces over 4.5m phones in two months
Muhammad Naeem: Islamabad:Pakistan is experiencing a notable rise in local smartphone manufacturing, signaling a major move toward digital self-reliance and...
