Record remittances and stronger reserves offset by rising imports, lower exports, weaker foreign investment and a current account deficit.
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Provinces to receive record Rs8.63 trillion from divisible tax pool in FY2026-27
Punjab to receive the largest allocation as higher federal tax revenues boost NFC transfers to all four provinces
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Finance advisor unveils new tax operating model to modernise tax system
Advisor says NTOM will transform FBR into a data-driven, technology-enabled and transparent tax administration
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S&P upgrades Pakistan’s sovereign rating to ‘B’ with stable outlook
Agency cites IMF-backed reforms, stronger reserves, fiscal consolidation and improving institutional capacity
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Pakistan poverty rate rises to 28.9% in FY25, Balochistan remains worst-hit
Official report shows national poverty has climbed from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in FY2024-25, with Balochistan recording the highest poverty incidence.
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Iran-US war threatens to push more Pakistanis below poverty line: report
Assessment warns that rising oil, freight and fertiliser costs, along with risks to remittances, could deepen poverty and increase economic vulnerability.
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Pakistan sets professor salary at up to Rs712,030 under revised pay package
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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