The Punjab government has announced plans to establish a single institution to bring all provincial taxes under one authority, aiming to streamline tax collection and improve governance. The decision was shared during a post-budget press briefing in Lahore, where officials outlined key fiscal reforms for the 2026-27 financial year. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said the […]
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Punjab allocates Rs3.85bn for mobile clinics
The Punjab government has allocated Rs3.85 billion for the Clinic on Wheels programme in its 2026-27 budget. The funding aims to expand access to healthcare services at the community level. The initiative is expected to benefit residents in underserved and remote areas across the province. Presenting the provincial budget, Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said the […]
Punjab proposes 7pc salary increase
The Punjab government presented a Rs5.903 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, proposing a 7 percent salary increase for employees. The budget also includes a 3.5 percent pension raise and significant allocations for development sectors. The measures aim to support public welfare, infrastructure growth and economic stability across the province. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman […]
Punjab unveils Rs5.9tr budget for 2026-27
Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs5,903 billion provincial budget for 2026-27. The tax-free budget proposes salary and pension increases while allocating significant funds for development projects. The budget directly affects government employees, pensioners, students, patients, and millions of Punjab residents. Presenting the budget in the Punjab Assembly, the finance minister announced […]
Punjab imposes new cess on imports and exports trade
The Punjab government has approved a 0.90 percent cess on imports and exports after the Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess (Amendment) Act 2026 was passed by a majority vote in the provincial assembly. Officials say the move aims to improve revenue collection and strengthen infrastructure development funding across the province. According to the legislation, the 0.90 […]