Business
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Govt allocates Rs4b for agriculture, livestock in FY26
No new taxes on fertiliser, pesticides; seed sector reforms, foreign training programmes announced
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Govt sets record petroleum levy target at Rs1.47tr
Higher levy to deny consumers relief from falling global oil prices
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Subsidies trimmed by Rs180b to Rs1.18tr
Power sector to get lion's share of Rs1.03tr while allocations for KE, AJK, FATA, and industries cut
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Govt slaps Rs415b taxes to raise Rs2.2tr
Middle class to feel heat as digital platforms, solar panels, cars and couriers among key targets
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Youth preferring to shop and earn online taxed
Govt targets Rs64b in revenue from taxes on digital platforms, courier services
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Status quo maintained on equity taxes
Market sees stability as budget leaves capital gains tax unchanged
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PSX soars to new peak
Index rises 383 points owing to progress on resolving debt crisis
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Businessmen air concern over budget measures
Chambers, trade bodies call for tax base expansion, raise alarm over unrealistic targets
