May 2026
Insurance Relief Likely for Salaried Class in Budget 2026–27, Signals Finance Minister
In a potential relief for taxpayers, Muhammad Aurangzeb has indicated that insurance-related tax benefits for the salaried class may be reintroduced in the upcoming fiscal plan. The development comes as the government intensifies consultations ahead of the Budget 2026–27. The discussion emerged during a meeting between the Finance Ministry and the Insurance Association of Pakistan, […]
Jubilee Life, Kashf Foundation Launch ‘Khushal Mustaqbil Takaful’ to Empower Women Financially
In a major step toward financial inclusion, Jubilee Life Insurance, Kashf Foundation, and United Nations Development Programme have jointly introduced “Khushal Mustaqbil Takaful (KMT),” a micro-savings and protection solution tailored to strengthen the financial resilience of women in underserved communities. The partnership was formalized at the Kashf Foundation head office in Lahore, marking a significant […]
Loadshedding Ends as LNG Supply Restores Power Stability Across Pakistan
Pakistan’s energy situation has shown signs of relief as Power Minister Awais Leghari confirmed the end of recent electricity loadshedding following the arrival of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment. In a televised statement, the minister explained that the prolonged outages experienced over the past month were the result of a temporary gas shortage. […]