fiscal policy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly weighing an increase in income tax to fill a £30bn fiscal gap — a move that could break Labour’s key manifesto pledge. Treasury sources say …

The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp rally as the federal budget for FY2025–26 reassured investors with pro-equity tax measures and IMF-aligned fiscal targets. The KSE-100 Index surged over 2,100 …

PM calls NCC meeting on June 5, ahead of the National Assembly and Senate sessions on June 10, for the presentation of Budget 2025-26.

The federal government has postponed the presentation of Budget 2025-26 to June 10 due to ongoing negotiations with the IMF. Key fiscal targets remain unresolved as Pakistan seeks to balance …

The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed the receipt of $1.023 billion from the IMF as the second tranche under the Extended Fund Facility. The development comes amid regional tensions, with …

The World Bank and IMF have offered cautious optimism about Pakistan’s economic recovery, with growth projections for FY2025 hovering around 2.6–2.7%. Stabilisation efforts are showing results, but structural reforms and …

Lahore, April 17: In a political move that’s catching everyone off guard, the federal government is reportedly gearing up to unveil the 2024–25 budget earlier than expected and yes, possibly …

Amid budget planning for FY26, the government is reportedly mulling a reduction in the corporate tax rate. This move could provide vital relief to the business community, spur investments, and …