budget

Food security, IT sector allotted more money

The budget documents suggest the people earning more would save more in taxes

Province-wise ratios are based on multiple indicators including population, poverty

In absence of a large chunk of PTI lawmakers, the coalition govt rolls out its election-oriented budget

Opposition leaders say inflation, unemployment will further increase in days to come

Salaries of govt officers increased by 15%; pensions 5%; Rs740b new taxes proposed

Govt to announce budget today

Finance minister addresses pre-budget seminar, says Pakistan's economy 'inherently flawed, makes the rich richer'

KMC meeting on revenue, budget chaired by Karachi Administrator

Rs700b to be reserved for federal uplift schemes, Rs1.58tr for defence