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Finance ministry warns of flood impact on Pakistan economy

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, August 28, 2025 – Pakistan’s finance ministry has issued a cautionary note, warning that flood-related damages could exert additional fiscal pressures and disrupt essential food supplies in key agricultural zones.

Sindh ranks first in sales tax collection FY25

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, August 10, 2025 – Sindh has emerged as the top-performing province in Pakistan for the collection of sales tax on services during the fiscal year 2024-25, surpassing all other provinces in both revenue and growth rate.

Provinces report only 0.9% tax-to-GDP ratio in FY2024-25

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – The provinces of Pakistan collectively reported a tax-to-GDP ratio of just 0.9% for the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting modest growth in tax revenue despite a significant increase in the size of the national economy.

Pakistan posts 9-year low fiscal deficit in FY25

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, August 5, 2025 – In a significant fiscal milestone, Pakistan has posted its lowest fiscal deficit in nine years, clocking in at 5.38% of GDP during the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25).

Finance ministry warns of inflation risks from heavy rains

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – The Finance Ministry has cautioned that recent heavy rains may pose inflationary risks due to their adverse effects on agriculture yields and supply chain dynamics.

Pakistan reenters global market with $1 billion financing deal

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

Budget 2025-26 at a Glance: Resources, Expenditures in Focus

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been laid out in detail, offering a comprehensive glance at how the government plans to mobilize and spend its financial resources over the coming year.

Aurangzeb presents Rs17.57tr growth-oriented 2025-26 budget

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – In a pivotal session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, presented the much-anticipated federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.

Pakistan unveils federal budget 2025–26 today evening

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD, June 10, 2025 – Pakistan is set to unveil the Federal Budget 2025–26 this evening in the National Assembly, with an estimated total outlay of Rs17.6 trillion.

Aurangzeb set to present federal budget 2025-26 on June 10

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, June 8, 2025 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is scheduled to present the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 10, according to official sources.

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