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Number of such consumers will also grow in line with SDG target

No rate cut expected by analysts but survey sees inflation at 6-8%

LCCI urges govt to revise proposals, warns of missing growth target

Early gains fade as geopolitical worries pull index down by 260 points

Platform will provide public access to vital govt datasets, promote innovation

Climate ministry says $50b required to hit 60% renewables target by 2030 despite 54% clean energy share last month

FPCCI says country needs investment-friendly, growth-oriented fiscal framework

Sales rise across all vehicle segments except tractors – industry seeks clarity on EV, HEV tax treatment

PBS assumed full PSDP utilisation despite actual spending falling short, NA told

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PSX benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 124,093.12, falling by 259.56 points

First prize, two Rs25,000 prize bond winners will each claim Rs30 million

Draws govt's attention to key sectors

Index surges 2,328 points on equity tax status quo, upbeat FY26 outlook

Industry urges withdrawal of taxes on IT, digital services sectors warning that new taxes may derail growth

Some air concern over impact on local manufacturing; others dub new policies balanced

Capacity will be increased through executing plant upgrade projects

Rupee down 26 paisa at 282.47/$; gold gains Rs600

Average monthly inflows rise by 10.7% from FY24 – easing deficit; South Africa, Ireland, Malaysia lead new growth

Nepra to decide on FCA petition on June 19 as KE seeks adjustment of Rs16b

Says despite commitment, sales tax exemption on petroleum products not withdrawn

Grants include Rs60b for defence not linked to war, largest share spent on IPPs

KSE-100 surges 2,328.24 points (1.91%) post-budget, closing at 124,352.68 after touching 124,588.17 intraday

Monthly savings range from PKR 2,000 and upwards under revised income tax system

Chinese stocks gained after US-China meeting in London led to a preliminary deal to ease trade tensions

No new taxes on fertiliser, pesticides; seed sector reforms, foreign training programmes announced

Higher levy to deny consumers relief from falling global oil prices

Power sector to get lion's share of Rs1.03tr while allocations for KE, AJK, FATA, and industries cut

Middle class to feel heat as digital platforms, solar panels, cars and couriers among key targets

Govt targets Rs64b in revenue from taxes on digital platforms, courier services

Budget mandates social media platforms to submit advertising revenue details to FBR every quarter

Market sees stability as budget leaves capital gains tax unchanged

Index rises 383 points owing to progress on resolving debt crisis

Chambers, trade bodies call for tax base expansion, raise alarm over unrealistic targets

Imported chocolates, coffee, cereal bars, and pet food to cost more due to higher taxes

Budget proposes increase in advance tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers from 0.6% to 1%

KSE-100 index surged by 970.53 points to 122,611.53 during intra-day trading.

If a vehicle’s chassis number has been altered, cut, or welded, it will be considered smuggled

Rs17.6 trillion outlay expected, slightly lower than last year’s Rs18.78 trillion

Port Qasim cargo dips, NHA projects cut as govt shifts focus to fewer, high-priority schemes

Budget 2025-2026 proposes up to 4% income tax cut for lower, middle-income sectors

High remittances, robust IT exports lead to $1.9b surplus

Unskilled migration dominates; progress on reforms remains slow as youth, women miss green, digital job boom

Livestock, poultry prevent outright collapse, stagnation and decline in key crop output remains troubling

Electricity use drops 3.6%, raising idle capacity payments to Rs2.5–2.8tr which consumers are forced to pay

PAFLA, P@SHA urge govt to focus on foreign exchange growth, not burden digital economy

Represents surge of Rs2tr in first year of current govt, despite withdrawal of many tax breaks

Muhammad Aurangzeb dismisses rumours regarding mini-budget, clarifies no new taxes have been imposed

The report reveals that the total allocation for health during the current fiscal year stood at Rs. 925 billion

PM Shehbaz's post last week confirmed Pakistan’s purchase of China’s J-35 stealth jets