Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said the federal budget 2026-27 firmly reinforced Pakistan’s “direction of travel” from economic recovery towards sustainable growth, with a strong focus on export-led expansion and creation of an enabling environment for businesses. Addressing a post-budget news conference, accompanied by Federal Minister for Information and […]
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Budget advances IT Ministry’ vision for Digital Nation Pakistan
The federal government has unveiled a landmark budget for Financial Year 2026-27 that positions Pakistan for accelerated growth as an innovation-led and digitally driven economy. The Finance Bill, presented by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, introduced a series of reforms aimed at providing regulatory certainty, reducing business costs, encouraging investment, and […]
Govt unveils Rs 18.8tr federal budget, projects 4% growth
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday presented an relief-oriented federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Assembly, with an outlay of Rs18.771 trillion, aiming to build on recent economic stabilization and steer the country toward investment-driven growth after two years of fiscal consolidation and reforms. The budget, the ruling […]
Budget aimed at public relief, reduction in tax burden, says PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday said the government presented the budget of relief and public welfare, reduced the burden on the salaried class and took steps for increasing exports, promoting industries and agricultural growth, investment and economic development. In a statement regarding the federal budget, he said, “I am immensely grateful to Allah Almighty, by […]
Punjab CM terms federal budget relief-oriented package
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his team on presenting the fifth federal budget, describing it as a relief-oriented package aimed at extending the benefits of economic recovery to the common man. In a statement issued, the chief minister paid tribute to the prime minister and his […]
Govt set to unveil FY2026-27 budget today with estimated Rs 18tr outlay
The incumbent government is all set to present its third growth and relief-oriented federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, with an estimated outlay of around Rs18 trillion, on June 12 (Friday). The budget for fiscal year 2026-27 would be presented before the National Assembly by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. […]
Finmin Aurangzeb to present budget for FY2026-27 tomorrow
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present the federal budget for the next fiscal year (FY26-27) in the National Assembly on Friday, an adviser to the minister has confirmed. Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad shared the revised budget schedule in a post on X. He added that the Pakistan Economic Survey for the outgoing […]
Budget 2026-27, Sacrifice for Some, Not for All
As Pakistan approaches Budget 2026-27, citizens are once again being prepared for what has become a familiar national ritual: sacrifice. The government will speak of fiscal discipline. Revenue targets will dominate the conversation. The need to satisfy lenders, manage debt obligations and stabilise the economy will be cited as justification for difficult decisions. As in […]
Govt ‘likely’ to present budget on Friday
The government is ‘likely’ to announce the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the parliament on June 12 (Friday), said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Tuesday. Meanwhile, according to media reports, the National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is scheduled to meet tomorrow (Wednesday) after several delays. […]
President stresses ‘provincial rights, economic stability’ in upcoming budget
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a high-level meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr to discuss national security, the upcoming federal budget, the regional situation, and other matters of national importance. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Law Minister Azam Nazeer […]