Budget 2026-27 to be presented on 12 June
- 09-Jun-2026
The federal budget 2026-27 will be presented in the National Assembly on June 12, ARY News reported on Tuesday. As per details, the separate sessions of the National Assembly and Senate of Pakistan have been summoned for tomorrow. The federal government will present budget 2026-27 on June 12. The budget was supposed to be unveiled […]
Budget 2026-27 presentation likely delayed until 12 June
- 09-Jun-2026
The federal budget 2026-27 is unlikely to be presented on 10 June as previously anticipated, with government sources indicating that the schedule has been revised due to time constraints and pending procedural requirements. According to reports, the Economic Survey is yet to be presented, while a cabinet meeting must also be held to approve the […]
PPP likely to back budget as govt talks reach broad understanding: sources
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Sources said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was likely to support the federal budget after indications emerged that the deadlock between the government and the party was nearing an end, sources told ARY News. A meeting between the government and PPP leadership was held at the Presidency, during which PPP’s concerns over the budget […]
PPP ‘seeks’ 50% hike in salaries, pensions in budget 2026-27
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has put forward two major demands ahead of the federal budget 2026-27, including a substantial increase in salaries and pensions for government employees, ARY News reported, citing sources. Sources said the PPP has proposed a 50 per cent increase in salaries and pensions for government employees, arguing that a […]
NEC meeting postponed amid ‘unresolved PML-N–PPP issues’
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), scheduled to be held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has been postponed, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources. The NEC is Pakistan’s highest constitutional forum for economic planning and coordination between the federal and provincial governments. The NEC includes all four […]
Beauty parlours, skincare clinics, gyms to get tax relief in Budget 2026-27
- 06-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering significant tax relief for beauty parlours, skincare clinics, and health clubs in the upcoming Budget 2026-27, according to sources. Sources said the government is likely to reduce customs duties by an additional 2 to 5% under Customs Notifications 1151 and 1152. Under the proposed measures, the duty on imported […]
Budget 2026-27: Sales Tax on stationery may increase from 10% to 18%
- 05-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Stationery items are likely to become more expensive from July 1, 2026, as the federal government is considering increasing the sales tax on stationery products from 10% to 18% under the upcoming Finance Bill 2026-27. According to sources, the proposal is being reviewed as part of the government’s efforts to broaden the tax base. […]
Govt to ‘present’ federal budget 2026-27 on June 10
- 04-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to present the budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on June 10. Sources said the National Assembly’s budget session will be held at 5:00 pm on June 10, while summaries for convening the National Assembly and Senate sessions have already been forwarded for approval. Budget proposals for FY2026-27 have been […]
PPP-govt dialogue continues over budget allocation matters: sources
- 03-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Contacts between the government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) continued as both sides discussed budget 2026-27-related matters, sources told ARY News. According to sources, a PPP delegation comprising senior leaders Naveed Qamar and Sherry Rehman met Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal. During the meeting, discussions focused primarily on the development budget and related […]
PPP, Govt continue budget negotiations amid unresolved concerns: sources
- 03-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held an important meeting on the upcoming federal budget 2026-27, with both sides discussing key fiscal and development matters, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, budget teams from the government and the PPP participated in the meeting, while Sindh Chief Minister also attended […]