Mini-Budget

FBR assures govt of meeting annual target of over Rs9.4 trillion

Approval given under Article 75 of the Constitution of Pakistan

Dar criticised for 'nonchalant', 'indifferent' attitude towards poor; MNAs press for easing burden on common man

Govt aims to impose flood levy on imports to raise additional Rs60b

Finance minister says tax exemptions won’t be withdrawn on essential items such as milk, bread, laptop, solar panels

PML-N president calls Imran Khan-led govt 'most incompetent’ in the country’s history

Senator Sherry Rehman says finance and SBP bills will lead to PTI govt’s collapse

Directs party leaders to spread the word about likely decrease in inflation; reassure jitters about higher costs

Dr Ashfaq says tax infrastructure must be reformed through removal of policy-level discrepancies and contradictions

PML-N’s Khawaja Asif says country’s economic sovereignty has been ‘compromised’

May also be forced to withdraw sales tax exemptions on all but health-related items

Situation prompted by lower-than-expected receipts against budgetary measures

As FBR prepares a mini-budget, Shabbar Zaidi leaves on medical leave again

May impose additional taxes of around Rs150b to achieve collection target

Ironically, the FBR is not to be blamed here. The problem instead lies in the unrealistic target.

Govt must quickly come to grips with the enormity of running the country’s finances

Govt allows non-filers to purchase luxury cars; extends super tax indefinitely

Under a second supplementary mini-budget for fiscal year 2019

The opposition’s objection to the three budget proposals will not be easy for the government to handle

The announced bill fails to provide respite to the agro economy, they say

PM's adviser highlights the significance of developing the industrial sector

Finance Minister further compounds the economic blunders with his latest mini-budget

The government has literally fulfilled its promise of reliving almost all sectors of the economy

Opposition lawmakers in NA protest after Murad Saeed's scathing speech

Finance minister Asad Umar says balance of payment crisis and budget deficit are big challenges

Several taxes reduced and abolished, but federal excise duty increased

Super tax on non-banking companies abolished, finance minister unveils in second mini-budget

Finance minister says government is working to incentivise investment, discourage extravagant consumption

Industrialists, investors awaiting announcement before shaping future plans

Government considers bringing a second mini-budget in a span of just four months

Finance Minister Asad Umar briefs Senate body on pace of economic reforms suggested by IMF

Contours of mini-budget reveal government intends to suppress aggregate demand

Say awarding non-filers will increase the burden on existing taxpayers

Asad Umar reiterates mini-budget is a pro-poor, will impact only rich

Opposition leader in NA says increase in gas tariff will prove detrimental for country's economy

Politically wise to defer new budgetary measures until after Oct 14 by-elections

Major amendments might be made to the finance bill in an attempt to increase revenue generation

Opposition stages walkout from the house over presidential ordinance

Decision comes after 1% hike in customs duty on CKD units, imported parts

Says fresh tax measures will ensure provinces get their due share in divisible pool

Industry executives oppose measure to include infant milk, nutritional supplements for pregnant mothers

Leader of opposition likens move to drone attack

While it is claimed that luxury items are being taxed, the fact is that ordinary people will still have to bear impact