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budget 2026

IMF objections cast doubt on property sector relief

June 17, 2026 by maleeha zahid

The International Monetary Fund has opposed the government’s proposed Rs115 billion relief package for the construction and property sectors, creating uncertainty over a key economic initiative announced in Budget 2026-27. The package was designed to stimulate investment, encourage property transactions and support broader economic activity through increased construction and development. Under the proposed measures, the […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: budget 2026, Construction package, economic growth, housing sector, IMF opposition, Latest, Property Tax

National economic council meets amid final budget consultations

June 10, 2026 by maleeha zahid

The National Economic Council has convened under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after multiple postponements, as the government finalises preparations for the upcoming federal budget. The meeting brings together federal and provincial leaders to review key economic priorities and development planning for the next fiscal year. Officials said the council will assess national […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: budget 2026, development plan, economic targets, fiscal planning, Latest, National Economic Council, Shehbaz Sharif

IMF pushes Pakistan to raise provincial revenue targets sharply

June 9, 2026 by Zuha shahzad

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly increased provincial tax collection targets for Pakistan in the upcoming fiscal year, calling for a 64 per cent rise as part of ongoing fiscal reforms under its support programme, according to official documents. Read More: IMF approves $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan Under the revised framework, provincial revenue authorities […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: budget 2026, Fiscal Policy, IMF, Latest, Pakistan economy, provincial taxes, Tax Reform

Government clarifies share trading tax proposal in budget plan

June 1, 2026 by maleeha zahid

Confusion surrounding the upcoming budget has eased after government sources clarified that no new tax will be imposed on the trading of shares of listed companies in the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The clarification comes amid rising speculation about possible changes in capital market taxation policies. According to officials, investors dealing in publicly listed companies will […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: budget 2026, capital gains, Latest, pakistan stocks, private shares, share tax, Stock Market

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