Solar panels set to become more expensive in budget 2026-27
- 30-May-2026
Setting up solar power systems is about to become considerably more expensive for consumers in Pakistan, as the government considers a substantial tax hike on solar panels in the upcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2026–27
Major relief expected for govt employees in Budget 2026-27
- 29-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance is reportedly preparing a range of proposals related to salary and pension adjustments for government employees in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 budget, ARY News reported, citing sources. According to sources, the proposals include tax relief for salaried individuals earning between Rs 1.2 million and Rs 2.2 million annually, aimed […]
Pakistan sets up seven-member panel to finalize Budget 2026-27 plan
- 25-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a seven-member special committee, headed by the Finance Minister, to prepare recommendations for the budget 2026-27, ARY News reported. According to details, the committee will review all matters related to the budget 2026-27 and submit its final recommendations to the prime minister for approval. The panel includes the […]
Pakistan weighs ‘Easy tax Scheme’ for traders
- 23-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State for Finance of Pakistan, Bilal Azhar Kayani, has assured traders that the government will consider introducing an ‘Easy Tax Scheme’ in budget 2026-27. A meeting was held between Bilal Azhar Kayani and a delegation from the Markazi Tanzeem Tajran Pakistan, led by its president Kashif Chaudhry in which discussions focused […]
PPP ‘forms’ committee for budget 2026-27 talks
- 20-May-2026
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has constituted a committee to hold negotiations with the government regarding the budget 2026-27, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. According to sources, the PPP has formed a four-member committee comprising Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Naveed Qamar, Sherry Rehman, and Saleem Mandviwalla. The committee will prepare a draft of recommendations […]
Pakistan’s Budget 2026-27: Navigating IMF Tightrope Toward Sustainable Growth
- 19-May-2026
As an economist with over two decades observing Pakistan’s fiscal cycles, I view the upcoming Budget 2026-27 as more than a routine accounting exercise
FPCCI proposes tax relief for salaried class in budget 2026-27
- 17-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has submitted a series of proposals to the Ministry of Finance for the budget 2026-27, including major tax relief measures for salaried individuals and businesses. Among the key recommendations is a proposal to reduce income tax rates for the salaried class by five per […]