Budget 2015 - 16

Interest in the budget every year runs high among the general public but few actually get down to reading it for themselves. This is important because it makes for more informed opinion on such a key policymaking document.

For those who have actively followed the PML-N led government’s recent initiatives and herculean attempts to revive Pakistan’s economy (after PPP did their utmost to reduce it to shambles), this budget will prove to be an effective one, mind you, if implemented in letter and spirit.

A glance at the figures for the Federal Budget 2015-16 announced this evening by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar suggests what you could call a 'mixed bag'.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar today unveiled the budget for the fiscal year 2015-16 with a total outlay of Rs 4.33 trillion ($42.33 billion), ARY News reported.

KARACHI: The release of federal budget 2014-15 lead public and even politicians [majority those on the opposition benches] to take social media to voice their viewpoint.

KARACHI: The Economic Survey of Pakistan, released yesterday by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, showed decline in losses caused by terror acts by a considerable margin.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar today unveiled the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2014-15, showing missed target of GDP growth rate which stands at 4.2% against a set target of 5.1%, ARY News reported.

ISLAMABAD: Better health and healthy living environment contribute to the improvement of family life, human welfare and ultimately contributes to economic growth.

The 2014-15 Economic Survey of Pakistan released this evening by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar provided the following details about Pakistan’s telecom sector.