Pakistan to Launch First Phase of $10 Billion ML-1 Railway Project in Early 2027
The federal government has announced that construction on the first phase of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project is set to begin early…
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SECP Approves Rs. 1.16 Billion Capital Raise for Apna Microfinance Bank
Apna Microfinance Bank Limited has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to raise Rs. 1.16 billion through the…
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Punjab Presents Rs. 5.9 Trillion Budget for FY2026-27 with Focus on Growth, Education, and Digital Transformation
The Punjab government has unveiled a Rs. 5.903 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, outlining an ambitious roadmap aimed at accelerating economic…
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Government Proposes Major Tax Relief for Businesses in Budget 2026-27
The federal government has unveiled significant tax relief measures for businesses in the FY2026-27 budget, aiming to support economic growth, encourage investment, and…
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Rising Petroleum Levy Identified as Key Factor Behind Pakistan’s Inflation Surge
Pakistan’s recent return to double-digit inflation is increasingly being attributed to higher fuel taxation, with a new study suggesting that the government’s expanding…
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Punjab Plans Rs. 39 Billion Expansion to Transform 485 Rural Areas into Modern Villages
The Punjab government is moving forward with plans to expand its rural development efforts by proposing an additional allocation of Rs. 39 billion…
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Pakistan Cement Sales Fall Over 21% in May as Construction Demand Remains Weak
Pakistan’s cement industry experienced a significant setback in May 2026, as overall cement dispatches recorded a sharp year-on-year decline amid slowing construction activity…
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Govt Forms Budget Committee to Review Rs. 72 Billion Recovery From Petrol Companies
The federal government has established a high-level budget committee to examine key fiscal matters ahead of the announcement of Pakistan’s FY2026-27 federal budget,…
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Electricity Consumers May Get Only Minor Relief After Upcoming Tariff Adjustments
Pakistan’s electricity consumers could experience only limited relief in upcoming power tariff revisions as separate increases and decreases in electricity prices are expected…
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Government Delays Planned Tax Increase on Fertilizer and Pesticides
The federal government has decided to postpone the proposed increase in taxes on fertilizer and pesticides, providing temporary relief to Pakistan’s agriculture sector…
