Economic Survey shows major targets missed as Aurangzeb claims resilience amid three major shocks Says budget to offer incentives for agriculture, housing Over Rs900bn to be diverted for Centres strategic needs Centralised tax system, retailer model to be announced Oil price impact to continue next year Current account deficit falls to 252m;...
The government unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) for FY2025-26 on Thursday, according to which GDP growth was recorded at 3.7pc in the outgoing fiscal year. This is higher than last years growth of 3.18pc but falls short of its target of 4.2pc. Economic survey highlights GDP growth recorded at 3.7pc, up from 3.18pc last year Agriculture...
Overall development outlay slashed by 25pc to Rs3.218tr Federal PSDP reduced to Rs1tr, provincial ADPs to Rs2.218tr No new projects except for interior, defence ministries PM says strengthening defence is countrys biggest challenge Ahsan says Pakistan lagged behind region due to weak investment in education, skills ISLAMABAD: Freezing provincial...
No survivors were reported after an Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off due to a technical fault, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Rescue and recovery teams immediately reached the crash site. All personnel on board embraced martyrdom. There were no survivors, the ISPR...
Budget likely on Friday after president summons NA, Senate sessions today National Economic Council finally set to meet today; KP still weighing participation Federal, provincial govts to jointly cover Rs800bn shortfall Extra FBR revenue to stay with Centre; strategic needs may require Rs1.3-1.7tr Sindh, Punjab agree to cut ADPs; KP, Balochistan...
سفیر ہریش نے کہا کہ افغانستانی برآمدات کے لیے انڈیا ایک بڑی منڈی بن چکا ہے جبکہ انڈیا کی جانب سے قائم کردہ خصوصی فضائی مال برداری راہداری، پاکستان کی جانب سے افغانستا
Two killed, dozens hurt as riot police use tear gas, batons to disperse protesters IGP terms attack on CMH outright terrorism AJK SC says changes to Constitution not a concession to be wrested from govt MUZAFFARABAD: At least four policemen were martyred and 20 were injured after fierce clashes broke out with supporters of the newly-proscribed...
Unofficial and preliminary election results for 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly show that the PPP is leading the race with success in 10 constituencies. According to the unofficial results, second in the race is PML-N with six seats, while independent candidates, including two PTI-backed ones, emerged victorious in seven...
ISLAMABAD: A PPP delegation, led by party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, expressed its reservations related to taxes during a pre-budget meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday, sources told Dawn. The meeting was held at the Zardari House in Islamabad, an official statement by the PPP said, adding that apart...
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Polling for 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly concluded peacefully on Sunday amid tight security arrangements. The general elections for GB took place after a four-month delay, which was attributed to harsh winter weather. The voting process in the region began at 8am on Sunday and concluded at 5pm. What we know so far: PPPs...
Polling for 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly concluded peacefully on Sunday amid tight security arrangements. The general elections for GB took place after a four-month delay, which was attributed to harsh winter weather. The voting process in the region began at 8am on Sunday and concluded at 5pm. What we know so far: PPPs...
GILGIT: The people of Gilgit-Baltistan will vote in the general elections for the GB Legislative Assembly on Sunday after the polls were delayed by four months due to harsh winter weather. The PPP and other political parties have staged a series of rallies across the region and ramped up efforts
