This is an image of representing budget papers. – Canva / File The government considers June 12 for the budgetary session. The NEC meeting comes up against the date of the economic survey. The IMF speaks little conclusive before the federal budget. Islamabad: The federal government may further delay the presentation of the 2025-26 budget … Read more
Listen to the article The government has extended the deadline to subject expressions of interest (EOI) in the purchase of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on June 19, the Ministry of Privatization announced on Tuesday. The extension follows the need to welcome the holidays of Eidul Adha and the recent political and military tensions, including the … Read more
This image of representation shows the logo of the Benazir income support program. – App / file Increase the 20% ratings of the amount of the amount allocated to outgoing financial years. The adjustment aims to compensate for the annual inflation scheduled for 2025. This allows BISP to maintain the total number of households registered … Read more
Islamabad: The Federal Minister of Railways Hanif Abbasi reaffirmed the government’s commitment on Sunday to transform the Pakistani railways into a modern, reliable and suitable mode of transport to passengers. “Efforts are underway to make the railroad a reliable and preferred travel mode,” he said while paying an unexpected visit to Margalla station. The Minister … Read more
The representation of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration taken on January 11, 2024. – Reuters The CEO of the CCP says that Pakistan can become a global crypto, Ai Powerhouse. Finmin calls him a pivotal moment in the digital transformation course. Several Int’L companies have visited the country for exploratory discussions. In … Read more
The Federal Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiative Ahsan Iqbal addressed a press conference. – App / file Increase in the defense budget linked to national security priorities. No pressure from the IMF on the federal budget, explains Ahsan Iqbal. Water projects have priority in response to Indian aggression. Islamabad: the Minister of Planning … Read more
An employee has Pakistani rupee tickets in a Peshawar bank. – Reuters The economic survey which will be unveiled on June 9 as part of budgetary preparations. No agreement concluded with the IMF on budgetary objectives in recent negotiations. Discussions with the IMF will continue until next week to finalize the budget details. The federal … Read more
Central Directorate of the national savings building seen in this undated photo. – App / file Certificate of special saving certificate now 10.9% after a reduction of 30 bps. Retirees benefit and Behbood certificates report 13.44% after revision. Islamic savings rates are lowered by 10 BPS in the midst of declining market yields. The Central … Read more
An image of representation of a fuel filling machine. – Reuters Measure the alignments on the conditions established by the International Monetary Fund. The lender provides Pakistan $ 1.3 billion under the RSF. RS2.50 Levy on three products would help recover RS6-7 billion a month. The oil division made a summary to the cabinet committee … Read more
A worker has a fuel nozzle to fill the fuel in a car after the government has announced the increase in petrol and diesel prices at the Karachi service station. – Reuters / File Move under a new understanding with the International Monetary Fund. Levy is currently at RS78 per liter on petrol and RS77 … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has gestures during an event. – Radio Pakistan / File The PM extends the warm congratulations to the ITU. Said mobile manufacturing increases by 47.46%. The mobile ecosystem contributes $ 16.7 billion to the economy, he said. Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the federal government was determined … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (right) chairs a meeting on national prices policy on May 16, 2025. – App The PM indicates that regulatory tasks will be deleted in 4 to 5 years. First says this decision to keep inflation under control. Number of service slabs reduced to four, let’s say first. Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz … Read more