ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the federal budget 2025–26 reflects the aspirations of the people and is a product of collaboration and national interest. He made these remarks in a meeting with senators and MNAs, a day after the National Assembly passed the Rs17.6 trillion budget with strong support from coalition […]
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Rs712 billion supplementary grants passed amid budget approval
The National Assembly of Pakistan completed the approval process for the federal budget 2025–26 on Friday. Alongside the main budget, the House also approved supplementary grants worth Rs 712.41 billion for the previous two fiscal years. The approval came amid chaotic scenes, as opposition lawmakers fiercely protested inside the House. The session, chaired by Speaker […]
Bilawal: PPP supports budget 2025-26 after all demands accepted
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has announced full support for the federal budget 2025-26. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the government accepted all of PPP’s major demands. He made the statement during the National Assembly session on Thursday. This support followed a 20% increase in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), which was one of […]
Tax relief proposed for fertilizers, pesticides—but farmers still disappointed
In the newly announced federal budget 2025–26, the Pakistani government has proposed to continue sales tax exemptions on fertilizers and pesticides, in an attempt to support the agriculture sector, considered the backbone of the economy. Despite this relief, key stakeholders have voiced dissatisfaction, saying many promises remain unfulfilled. During his budget speech in Parliament, Finance […]
Mazdoor kisan party condemns 2025-26 budget as ‘anti-people’
The Pakistan Mazdoor Kisan Party (PMKP) strongly rejected the federal budget for 2025-26, calling it anti-people. PMKP central chairman Afzal Shah Khamosh said the budget harms millions of workers across the country. He expressed full support for the ongoing protest and sit-in by government employees in Islamabad. Khamosh criticized the government for raising workers’ salaries […]