Experts have warned that Pakistan could face a significant rise in poverty if urgent fiscal reforms are not introduced in the upcoming federal budget 2026-27. Speaking at a pre-budget policy dialogue organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), economists cautioned that up to 1.5 million additional people could fall below the poverty line under a worst-case scenario.
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Senator Advocates Tax Incentives to Promote Green Construction
Islamabad, March 17, 2025 – Senator Sherry Rehman, Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, has emphasized the urgent need to integrate the construction industry’s concerns into national climate policies.
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