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Pakistan releases schedule for presenting budget 2026-27

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 28, 2026 – The Federal Finance Ministry has officially released the detailed schedule for the preparation and presentation of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.

Pakistan’s inflation seen at 5–6% in January as economic momentum strengthens

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 27, 2026 — Pakistan’s inflation is projected to remain within the range of 5 to 6 percent in January 2026, as the country continues to witness improving macroeconomic stability and sustained growth momentum, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Finance ministry clarifies IMF EFF reforms, rejects “new conditions” claims

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, December 14, 2025 – Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has clarified the intent, context, and continuity of reform measures under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF), addressing recent public debate over claims of “new conditions” attached to the program.

Pakistan’s Economic Outlook Remains Cautiously Optimistic: Finance Ministry

November 29, 2025November 29, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, November 28, 2025 – Pakistan’s economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic as key macroeconomic indicators continue to stabilize under ongoing structural reforms, the finance ministry said in its Monthly Economic Report for November 2025.

Sindh leads provincial sales tax collection in first quarter FY26

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, November 12, 2025 – Sindh has emerged as the top-performing province in sales tax collection during the first quarter (July–September) of the fiscal year 2025-26, according to official data released by the Ministry of Finance.

Government employees get massive 85% increase in rental ceiling

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, November 4, 2025 – In a major relief for federal government employees, the Ministry of Housing and Works has officially notified an 85% increase in the rental ceiling for hiring residential accommodation, effective November 1, 2025, following approval from the Federal Cabinet.

Pakistan maintains economic recovery despite flood impact: Finance Report

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s economy has stayed on the recovery track despite the challenges caused by recent floods, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Monthly Economic Outlook for October 2025.

Pakistan economy stays stable despite flood crisis

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, September 30, 2025 – The Ministry of Finance has declared that Pakistan’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, even in the wake of devastating floods that have disrupted agricultural activity and food supply chains across the country.

Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio falls to 70% in FY25: finance ministry

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has reported that the country’s debt sustainability has improved over the last three fiscal years, with the debt-to-GDP ratio declining from 74 percent in Fiscal Year 2022 to 70 percent in Fiscal Year 2025.

Pakistan achieves record repayment of domestic debt

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, August 31, 2025 – In an unprecedented fiscal milestone, the government of Pakistan has made a record repayment of domestic debt, significantly ahead of schedule, signaling a strategic shift toward financial discipline and sustainability.

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