Islamabad, January 9, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan has officially announced the timelines for presenting the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The Finance Division has issued a detailed budget circular outlining the roadmap for preparing and approving the upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be presented in the first week of June 2025.
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Aurangzeb Announces Bold Move to Abolish 150,000 Vacant Jobs
Islamabad, January 7, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday announced the government’s decision to abolish 150,000 vacant positions that are not on the payroll. This measure is aimed at improving efficiency within the federal government and cutting unnecessary expenditures.
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Finance Ministry Optimistic for Progressive Economic Recovery
Islamabad, November 27, 2024 – The finance ministry has expressed optimism about Pakistan’s economic recovery, citing improvements in key sectors and a positive outlook for the coming months.
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Pakistan Records Historic Budget Surplus After Decades of Deficits
Karachi, October 31, 2024 – In a landmark development, Pakistan has reported its first budget surplus in decades, marking a significant turnaround for the nation’s economic landscape. The surplus, recorded at 1.4% of the GDP for the first quarter (July-September) of the fiscal year 2024-25, reflects an amount of PKR 1.7 trillion. This achievement comes amid Pakistan’s longstanding struggle with fiscal deficits and spiraling debt.
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Government Imposes Penalties on Voluntary Retirement
Islamabad, September 12, 2024 – The government has announced the imposition of penalties on voluntary retirement for federal employees, as per a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.
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Finance Division Issues Regulations for Special Family Pension
Islamabad, September 11, 2024 – The Finance Division has introduced new regulations concerning the special family pension scheme, as part of reforms aimed at improving support for the families of deceased pensioners.
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Provincial Tax to GDP Ratio Slips to 0.73%: Finance Ministry
Karachi, August 1, 2024 – The federal finance ministry has reported a decline in the provincial tax to GDP ratio, which has slipped to 0.73% for the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Government Collects Rs 1.02 Trillion Petroleum Levy in FY24
Karachi, July 31, 2024 – The Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday that the government collected a staggering Rs 1.02 trillion as petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Pakistan’s Economy Shows Signs of Stability in FY24: Report
Islamabad, July 30, 2024 – The Pakistani economy is showing signs of stability as the fiscal year 2023-24 comes to a close, with declining inflation, a primary fiscal account surplus, a minimal current account deficit, and a stable exchange rate, according to the Finance Ministry’s report released on Tuesday.
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President Approves Ad hoc Relief Allowance for Govt Employees
Islamabad, July 11, 2024 – The President of Pakistan has sanctioned an Ad hoc Relief Allowance for government employees, effective from July 1, 2024. This initiative, announced by the Finance Division, will benefit federal government employees, including Armed Forces personnel, Civil Armed Forces, Civil Employees, and civilians paid from defense estimates, encompassing contingent paid staff and contract employees.
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