As the government struggles to balance its revenue and expenses, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has recommended a 50 per cent increase in government employees’ salaries, raise in pensions, removal of import duties on solar panels and a significant cut in levies on small vehicles. The committee, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, has put forward more than 200 recommenda
A parliamentary committee on Saturday approved key amendments to the Finance Bill 2025, including tax relief for low-income salaried individuals, a reduction in the super tax rate, and an increase in the cash withdrawal threshold for non-filers. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by MNA Naveed Qamar, carried out a clause-by-clause review of the Finance Bill
The Supreme Court on Saturday barred the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from arresting or initiating criminal prosecution to recover tax due from defaulters without prior determination of their tax liability. “We have no hesitation to conclude that without investigative audit or issuance of show-cause notice or providing opportunity to explain the matters, registration of FIR, initiation of cri
The Government of Balochistan unveiled its budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 17, 2025. With a substantial financial outlay of Rs1.03 trillion, the budget highlights a commitment to public welfare, with a strategic focus on health, education, and sustainable development. The allocation to non-development amounts to Rs639.88 billion, whereas Rs336.58bn has been allocated to the developme
Fatima Fertilizer has once again won two prestigious awards at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2025, marking its sixth consecutive year of recognition at this national platform. The company has been honoured with two awards: Green Digital Advertising Campaign Award for ‘Leading Sustainable Change for Pakistan’ – Sarsabz UNDP Campaign and Best Content of the Year for the soulful Ramadan Campaign: ‘A