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Rs17.6trn FY26 budget presented amid IMF stipulations

ISLAMABAD: In the federal budget for 2025–26, the government has announced significant tax relief measures for salaried taxpayers, including a reduction in tax rates across all income slabs. The move aims to offer financial relief amid ongoing economic pressures. Tax rates for salaried individuals earning up to Rs3,200,000 have been

Jul-Mar govt borrowing slumps 69pc

KARACHI: Government sector borrowing for budgetary support saw a significant decline of 69 percent — amounting to Rs 2.9 trillion — during the first nine months of the current fiscal year (FY25). As per the Economic Survey of Pakistan released on Monday, government borrowing for budgetary support fell to Rs

PKR Slightly Gain

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee recorded a slight appreciation against the US dollar on Monday, gaining 0.02%.At the close of trading, the local currency settled at 281.97, marking an increase of Re0.05 against the greenback. In contrast, the rupee had weakened slightly during the previous week, slipping by Re0.04 or 0.01%

Dedicated Facilitation Desks set up in key cities for Overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: To assist Overseas Pakistanis, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set up Special Facilitation Desks in key cities across the country. These desks have been established at the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and RTO-I Karachi to provide guidance and support to overseas citizens.Details of

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