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National Assembly passes Rs17.57tr FY26 budget, effective July 1

Islamabad, June 26, 2025 — In a significant fiscal development, the National Assembly on Thursday approved the much-anticipated Budget 2025-26, with a total outlay of Rs17.57 trillion. The federal budget, which takes effect from July 1, was passed after intense deliberations and a clause-by-clause reading in the lower house of Parliament.
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June 26, 2025
Pakistan, ADB seal $350 million women empowerment deal

Islamabad, June 24, 2025 — In a significant stride towards inclusive economic development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan have signed a landmark $350 million loan agreement aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment in the country.
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June 24, 2025
Aurangzeb announces relief measures proposed for FY26 budget

Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday unveiled a broad array of relief measures incorporated in the federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26, following recommendations by the National Assembly and Senate finance committees.
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June 23, 2025
Salary income up to Rs1.2 million to pay 1% tax: Aurangzeb

Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday announced significant tax relief for the salaried class, stating that salary income of up to Rs1.2 million annually will now be subject to only 1% income tax from the next fiscal year.
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June 21, 2025
Weekly foreign exchange reserves climb by $130 million: SBP

Karachi, June 19, 2025 – In a promising development for Pakistan’s external financial position, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced an increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
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June 19, 2025
Pakistan reenters global market with $1 billion financing deal

Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – In a significant move signaling renewed investor confidence, Pakistan has successfully reentered the international financial markets by securing a $1 billion syndicated financing deal.
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June 18, 2025
PM Shehbaz forms committee to promote cashless economy

Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a major step toward transforming Pakistan’s financial landscape by forming a high-powered committee to accelerate the adoption of a cashless economy and enhance the country’s digital payment infrastructure.
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June 18, 2025
Talks with US on tariffs very constructive: Aurangzeb

Islamabad, June 17, 2025 — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has termed the ongoing discussions with the United States regarding tariffs as “very constructive,” signaling progress toward a stronger bilateral economic relationship.
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June 17, 2025
FDI drops to $1.98 billion in 11MFY25: SBP

Karachi, June 17, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first 11 months (July–May) of the fiscal year 2024-25.
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June 17, 2025
Pakistan records $1.81 billion current account surplus in 11MFY25

Karachi, June 17, 2025 – Pakistan has achieved a notable improvement in its external finances, reporting a current account surplus of $1.81 billion during the first 11 months (July–May) of the current fiscal year 2024–25.
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June 17, 2025