The government is set to propose an increase in sales tax on most basic necessities, including sugar and ghee. The prices of ghee and sugar […]
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Pakistan livestock sector flourishes: donkey population surges to 5.9 million.
The latest Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) for the fiscal year 2023-24, presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, revealed a notable increase in the population of […]
Federal budget 2024-25: focus on defence, development, and innovation.
The National Assembly Prepares for Fiscal Planning Today, the National Assembly gears up for a pivotal moment as Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set […]
Government expected to announce wage hike and tax relief in new budget.
Amid the persistent impact of inflation, the government is anticipated to propose a 10 to 15 percent wage increase in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, […]
Oil prices slip for third consecutive week despite OPEC+ reassurances.
Oil prices experienced a slight dip on Friday, marking their third consecutive weekly decline as investors deliberated between OPEC+ assurances and the latest US jobs […]
Indian government maintains fiscal discipline amid coalition pressures.
Despite speculation surrounding the need for increased spending to appease coalition partners, the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains firm on its […]
Finance minister aurangzeb to present pakistan economic survey 2023-24 amid fiscal challenges.
The Economic Survey will outline key socioeconomic accomplishments from the outgoing fiscal year, despite the government’s failure to meet several crucial targets. Among these, the […]
State bank of pakistan cuts policy rate amidst economic moderation.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a significant 150 basis points reduction in the policy rate to 20.5 […]
Pakistan’s ambitious fiscal targets for 2024-25 budget amid IMF talks.
Pakistan’s coalition government is gearing up to unveil ambitious fiscal targets in the upcoming 2024-25 budget, aiming to bolster its case for a new bailout […]