Finance Minister Aurangzeb says no inflation rise post fuel price cut, with economic growth foundations laid and 18 billion U.S. dollars expected by fiscal year-end.
PM Shehbaz pledges federal funding for 100 MW solar project in Gilgit-Baltistan, aiming for completion by December with third-party validation for transparency.
Pakistani diet shifts as food prices rise, reducing consumption of wheat, rice, pulses, milk, and meat, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26.
Govt plans to borrow over 6.779 tn rupees in 2026-27, with 8.054 tn rupees set for interest payments. Additional loans and external grants are also part of the plan.
PM Shehbaz Sharif claims the economy is stable despite challenges, with inflation reduced and policy rates lowered. He emphasizes investment in alternative energy.
PPMA seeks 35% forex retention for pharma firms to boost exports to 2 bn USD, citing marketing cost coverage. Current 15% limit deemed insufficient by Dr. Waheed.
Provinces agree to cover federal fiscal deficit, offering up to 1,700 billion rupees. Punjab pledges over 500 billion rupees. Budget delay due to elections, leadership unavailability.
Pakistan's debt has surged by 7 trillion rupees over the past year, reaching a historic high of 81,930 billion rupees, posing a major challenge to the economy.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb says Iran-US tensions will affect economy till next year, subsidies targeted to specific groups. Economic survey to reveal key facts.