Government revises Tenure Track System salaries from July 1, 2026, with universities directed to meet the financial impact from their own resources.
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Government targets Rs627 billion in savings bank deposits for FY2026-27
National Savings deposits are projected to rise to Rs1.49 trillion, driven by higher inflows into savings accounts and Islamic savings products.
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Pakistan launches carbon market, approves four major climate projects
Four projects receive Letters of Intent under Article 6 framework to generate carbon credits and attract climate finance
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Finance Ministry targets Rs160bn privatization proceeds in FY2026-27
Government raises privatization revenue target after missing FY2025-26 goal by a wide margin.
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Finance ministry unveils PSDP fund release strategy for FY2026-27
Quarterly fund release schedule and tighter financial controls introduced to improve cash management and execution of development projects.
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Pakistan issues first Panda Bond in China’s capital market
RMB-denominated sovereign bond attracts more than five times investor demand
Pakistan on Thursday issued its first-ever Panda Bond in China’s onshore capital market, marking the country’s debut sovereign RMB-denominated bond issuance, according to Khurram Schehzad.
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Government collects Rs37.28 billion carbon levy in 9MFY26
Climate Support Levy introduced under Finance Act 2025 boosts revenue collection during first nine months
The government collected Rs37.28 billion in carbon levy during the first nine months (July–March) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to official data released on Thursday.
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Pakistan budget deficit shrinks sharply to 0.7% in 9MFY26 amid macroeconomic stabilization
Record improvement in public finances signals strengthening fiscal discipline and narrowing twin deficits
Pakistan has reported a sharp contraction in its budget deficit, which fell to just 0.7% of GDP during the first nine months (July–March) of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to 3.7% in the same period last year.
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MoF expands Treasury Single Account to 66 new entities
ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has expanded the coverage of Pakistan’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework by adding 66 new public entities, according to an official circular issued on Thursday.
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Education cost rises much faster than alcoholic beverages in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: Education costs in Pakistan are rising at a much faster pace than alcoholic beverages, highlighting an uneven inflation pattern as the economy absorbs shocks from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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