The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26. The approval came after several days of debate, discussions, and review by lawmakers during a special session held in Islamabad. Members of the assembly approved the Finance Bill 2025 through a clause-by-clause voting process, making it the official budget […]
Finance Bill 2025
Finance bill 2025: Cabinet meeting called under PM Shehbaz’s leadership
The federal cabinet will hold a crucial meeting tomorrow (June 26, 2025) to review and approve the new Finance Amendment Bill for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM at the Parliament House in Islamabad. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb […]
PM forms high-powered committee to resolve budget 2025 concerns
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set up a high-powered committee to address concerns raised about proposed changes in the Finance Bill 2025. The initiative comes after various stakeholders, including businesses and tax experts, voiced reservations over taxation clauses and enforcement powers. The committee includes Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb as its head, with the Minister for […]
Post-budget press conference: Aurangzeb outlines relief, faces journalist boycott
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a post-budget press conference in Islamabad after journalists walked out in protest. The reporters protested because the Federal Board of Revenue did not give them a technical briefing on the Finance Bill 2025. Despite the walkout, Aurangzeb continued the conference with some journalists present, flanked by senior officials. Aurangzeb highlighted […]