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Pakistan budget 2026-27 IMF tax proposals — government proposal chart showing salaried class tax slab relief, 2% super tax cut, exporter advance tax abolition and GST hikes on solar and hybrid vehicles

Pakistan’s Salaried Class Awaits IMF Decision on Proposed Tax Cuts

Nayab Fatima2026-06-08

Before the budget by three days, the government has suggested tax slabs benefitting salaried individuals, super tax reduction, scrapping advance income tax on exporters, and concessions to the real estate sector. None of these measures have been sanctioned by the IMF yet. At the same time, raising GST on solar and hybrid cars is also ... Read more

Pakistan savings rate three decade low PIDE report comparison chart showing Pakistan at 6.4% versus Bangladesh 21%, India 28% and Vietnam 30% savings rates

Pakistanis Saving Just Rs6 Per Rs100 Earned in Worst Trend Since 1990s

Nayab Fatima2026-06-08

The latest PIDE report says that savings in Pakistan have been reduced to 6.4%, which is the lowest ever in the past 30 years. Savings in Bangladesh are at 21%, India 28%, and Vietnam close to 30%. As the inflation erodes their earnings, investors keep money in gold and property. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has registered the ... Read more

An official registration counter demonstrating digital financial inclusion at a social welfare program center.

BISP Emerges as One of the World’s Largest Social Safety Net Programmes

Nayab Fatima2026-06-08

The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) is experiencing a massive restructuring that aims to facilitate the conversion of millions of recipients into the program’s cashless system. In an interview conducted at a high-profile press conference in Islamabad, the chairperson of BISP, Rubina Khalid, asserted the greatness of the program not only locally but internationally as ... Read more

FIA NADRA CNIC arrest Charsadda FIA officers at NADRA registration centre following arrest of four officials including Assistant Director Waqar Ahmad for illegal Afghan CNIC issuance

FIA Arrests Four NADRA Officials in Charsadda Over Illegal CNIC Issuance to Afghan Nationals

Nayab Fatima2026-06-07

The Federal Investigation Agency conducted raids at a NADRA registration office in Charsadda and made arrests of an Assistant Director along with three others. Weapons, documents, and objectionable material have been found by the agency. The FIA claims that the network extends beyond the four arrested individuals. CHARSADDA: Four NADRA employees were apprehended by the ... Read more

KP Food Self-Sufficiency plan announced by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to improve food security through modern wheat storage facilities and agricultural development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

KP Targets Food Self-Sufficiency by 2030, Plans Modern Wheat Storage Network

Focus Pakistan2026-06-07

PESHAWAR: The chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi declared that the province will be self-reliant regarding food production till the year 2030. For that purpose, he has instructed all concerned departments to start working in this regard and has assured to provide an increased budget for the food department in the upcoming budget. Afridi ... Read more

Gilgit-Baltistan development budget 2026-27 — federal allocation breakdown showing Rs39 billion proposed increase of 27.32% covering Naltar hydropower, solar plants and regional grid projects

Gilgit-Baltistan Development Budget Rises 27% to Rs39 Billion

Nayab Fatima2026-06-06

According to the federal government’s proposed budget plan for 2026-27, there is an increase of 27.32 percent in development spending of Gilgit-Baltistan with its total cost exceeding Rs39 billion. This includes spending on hydroelectric power stations, solar power stations, grid connection, Prime Minister’s Special Package, and social infrastructure. GILGIT: Federal authorities have floated a plan to ... Read more

KP Infrastructure Development comparison graphic showing IDC rate cut from 2% to 0.75% announced by KP Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam ahead of FY2026-27 budget

KP Slashes Infrastructure Development Cess From 2% to 0.75%

Nayab Fatima2026-06-06

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government reduced the rate of Infrastructure Development Cess by over 60 percent before preparing the provincial budget for FY2026-27. This demand from traders and industry had been made in previous years. The decision was made public through the CM’s Finance Adviser at a consultative session held with business chambers in the province. ... Read more

Pakistan clean energy one-stop-shop sabzbijli 2026 — launch event graphic showing sabzbijli.pk platform interface with solar energy comparison tools and trusted supplier directory

Pakistan’s Green Energy Push Gains Momentum With First OSS Launch

Nayab Fatima2026-06-06

ISLAMABAD: The Network for Consumer Protection and Consumers International introduced sabzbijli.pk on World Environment Day; it was Pakistan’s first-ever integrated website for advice and help with comparing solar and other types of clean energy, along with finding reliable suppliers. Globally, homeowners spent $184 billion on clean energy last year. Pakistan has developed this platform recently. ... Read more

Fixed Tax Asaan Scheme Pakistan traders 2026 — FBR announcement graphic showing 1% flat tax structure, QR plaque system and penalty schedule for non-compliant small businesses

Pakistan Launches Fixed Tax Asaan Scheme for 3.5 Million Small Traders

Nayab Fatima2026-06-05

ISLAMABAD: Following the failure of the Tajir Dost project, which failed in its mission to widen the tax net, a more streamlined version was launched by the government. One per cent tax, no auditing, no POS, and an inspection-resistant QR-code sticker. Budget day is just five days away – and 3.5 million businesses are in the ... Read more

Elon Musk Pakistan motorway gang rape case — Lahore High Court building with verdict confirmation upholding death sentences for Abid Malhi and Shafqat Bagga

Elon Musk Praises Pakistan After Lahore High Court Upholds Death Sentence in Motorway Gang Rape Case

Nayab Fatima2026-06-05

The Lahore High Court rejected Abid Malhi and Shafqat Bagga’s appeal in their gang rape case, maintaining their death sentences. This decision closes the Lahore High Court chapter for them. If they want to fight more, they’ll have to explore other courts now. Their death sentences were kept, so the case is officially done. Right ... Read more