The debate on federal budget 2026-27 continued in National Assembly on Monday and the lawmakers presented various perspectives on taxation, economic planning, sectoral development, and regional diplomacy. Participating in the budget debate, Member National Assembly (MNA) Latif Khosa said that the budget imposed a significant taxation burden on the public and there was a need […]
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Fazl calls for economic reforms
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Monday that Pakistan needs serious economic reforms instead of political blame games. Speaking during the National Assembly budget debate, he said the country must focus on practical reforms rather than political arguments. He said reforms were necessary to address inflation and increasing debt which was affecting […]
Pakistan’s Real Economic Crisis – It’s Elite Capture
For decades, Pakistan’s economic discourse has revolved around familiar explanations: foreign debt, IMF conditionalities, fiscal deficits, declining exports, political instability, and external shocks. While all of these factors undoubtedly play a role, they often obscure a far more fundamental reality. Pakistan’s greatest economic challenge is not a lack of resources; it is the systematic concentration […]
MNAs call for relief, long-term economic stability during budget debate
The National Assembly on Sunday witnessed an extensive budget debate, with lawmakers across party lines discussing fiscal priorities, economic challenges and public relief measures, while also acknowledging government efforts amid difficult financial and security conditions. Participating in the budget debate, Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) MNA Syed Hussain Tariq said it was a positive development […]
‘Youth Employment Policy’ emerges as key reform in economic survey
The approval of the National Youth Employment Policy is a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to address youth unemployment and strengthen workforce participation across the country. The economic survey 2025-26 describes the policy as a comprehensive national framework designed to connect young people with education, skills development and employment opportunities through a coordinated institutional […]
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 […]
Businesswomen call for economic inclusion, increased opportunities in budget discussions
Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Bilal Azhar Kayani, held a consultative meeting with Presidents, Vice Presidents and representatives of Women Chambers of Commerce and Industry from across Pakistan at the Finance Division. The meeting brought together representatives from approximately 40 Women Chambers, including delegations from Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Sargodha, Karachi […]
Experts call for people and business-friendly budget for economic stability
The Centre for Policy Research & Sustainability at Salim Habib University, in collaboration with the Professional Youth Foundation of Pakistan, organized a high?level Pre-Budget Panel Discussion titled “From Global Crises to National Policy: Shaping Pakistan’s Fiscal Budget 2026-2027.” The event brought together economists, industrialists, policymakers, diplomats, parliamentarians, academia, business leaders, and financial experts to deliberate […]
Pakistan pursuing ambitious agenda of economic revival, industrial expansion: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said that under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, our government is pursuing an ambitious agenda of economic revival, industrial expansion, and sustainable growth. Over the past four years, we have achieved economic stabilization, and the economic trajectory today is firmly upward, despite external […]
Punjab, Azerbaijan to form working group for economic cooperation
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, urban development, agriculture, logistics, tourism and infrastructure. During the meeting, both sides formally agreed to establish a joint working group to facilitate economic cooperation and investment between Punjab and Azerbaijan, said a handout issued here […]