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 […]
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Pakistan approves Rs17.57 trillion federal budget for 2025–26 with key tax reforms
The National Assembly of Pakistan has officially approved the Rs17,573 billion federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, passing the Finance Bill with a majority vote. All cut motions from the opposition were rejected during Thursday’s session. Under the approved budget, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set a tax collection target of Rs14,131 […]
Bilawal Bhutto elected as the Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee for Human Rights.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday was elected as the chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee for Human Rights. Would like to thank all members across party lines for unanimously electing me as chairperson of the human rights committee of National Assembly of Pakistan. Human rights are the foundation stone of any democracy. […]