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Budget 2025-26 proposes tax cuts on imports, GST hike on cars, new taxes on agriculture and digital income, and salary relief for government employees under IMF-backed reforms.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari calls India’s threat to cut Pakistan’s water supply a violation of the UN Charter and warns it could be seen as an act of war. He urges dialogue on Kashmir, terrorism, and water ...
"The policy rate has been reduced from 22% to 11%, while the debt-to-GDP ratio has improved, falling from 68% to 65%. The economic recovery, which began in 2024, has continued into 2025. At the global ...
The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has called for the imposition of an agricultural emergency in the upcoming fiscal year, citing the government’s "failure" to adequately support the sector.
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Expressing his thoughts during the release of the National Economic Survey in Islamabad, Aurangzeb said: "Economic indicators have improved under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and ...
According to details surfaced on Monday, the government was considering imposing taxes on agricultural income, digital platforms and earnings from freelancing.
The 2025–26 budget is expected to bring tax relief for various sectors, with a particular focus on the construction industry and industrial imports.
"The 'selfie yacht' of the 'celebrities' is safely making its way to the shores of Israel. The passengers are expected to return to their home countries," the ministry wrote on X.
Zimbabwe’s local cricket coach has been suspended following a complaint lodged by ace all-rounder Sikandar Raza, who alleged racial discrimination. According to reports, Raza filed the complaint after ...
Azha, many citizens indulged in heavy and spicy traditional dishes, which reportedly led to a surge in stomach-related ailments across the city.
The government should allocate a dedicated Export Development Fund in the budget,” Paracha said, adding that countries like India, Bangladesh and Vietnam have already done so.