Government shifts from stabilization to expansion with tax cuts, digital reforms, and investment-driven economic strategy
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Budget 2026-27: Pakistan Targets 4% GDP Growth with Rs3.675 Trillion Development Plan
Government projects $3.8 billion current account surplus, stronger exports, higher remittances and increased investment in FY27
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FBR blocks sales tax refund claims worth Rs9.8 billion
The Federal Board of Revenue’s transformation plan yields rapid results, doubling tax return filings and exposing massive fraudulent activities.
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Aurangzeb launches Pakistan Economic Survey 2025–26: GDP grows 3.70%
Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb unveils the annual economic document, highlighting improved fiscal discipline, robust remittances, and structural reforms
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NEC approves Rs3.67 trillion budget for FY2026-27, sets 4% GDP growth target
National Economic Council clears ambitious development outlay, targets economic stability and coordinated federal-provincial growth strategy
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FBR issues draft customs marine bunkering rules to regulate fuel supply to foreign vessels
Draft rules introduce electronic system, licensing and strict monitoring for bunker fuel operations at Pakistani ports
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Pakistan Customs assures smooth clearance of Iranian LPG
Authorities report uninterrupted LPG imports through Gabd-Rimdan border amid enhanced customs procedures and trade facilitation measures.
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Pakistan Remittances Surge 20% in May 2026, Hit Record Monthly High
Strong Eid-driven inflows lift overseas remittances to historic peak
ISLAMABAD, June 6, 2026 — Pakistan remittances surged 20% month-on-month in May 2026, reaching a record monthly high as inflows from overseas workers strengthened ahead of Eid, according to official economic data.
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PM Shehbaz directs provinces to present plans for increasing cotton production
Government moves to strengthen agriculture sector ahead of FY27 budget with focus on cotton yield, seeds and climate resilience.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed provincial governments, particularly Balochistan, to prepare comprehensive plans aimed at increasing cotton production across the country.
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Pakistan delays Budget 2026-27 presentation to June 12, minister confirms
Government pushes budget presentation date again as consultations with coalition partners and IMF continue
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has once again postponed the presentation of the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, with the new date now set for June 12, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry.
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