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News Desk  Islamabad: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday approved a series of recommendations for the Finance Bill 2026-27 aimed at broadening the tax base, digitising tax administration, and streamlining…

Meerwise Khan Islamabad: Technological advancement has become deeply integrated into every sphere of modern life, including the way people conduct financial transactions. Across the world, countries are reshaping their economies through…

Shagufta Nawaz Islamabad: Every national budget represents far more than a set of fiscal numbers. It reflects a country's economic priorities, policy direction, and vision for the future. The FY2026-27 budget raises a familiar but…

News Desk Islamabad: The federal government has unveiled a Rs 15,264 billion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, presenting it as a roadmap toward economic recovery, inflation control, and fiscal stability. Presented in the National…

Khuzaifa Ahmad  Islamabad: Pakistan’s economic direction in 2026 remains one of the most widely discussed national issues. The country is attempting to rebuild its economy in a way that ensures long-term stability while also implementing…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2025-26 paints a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture of the country’s economy, one where growth indicators have improved after years of instability, yet structural weaknesses…

Naeem Nisa Islamabad: Pakistan’s youth bulge is often portrayed as a looming demographic crisis. That narrative, however, belongs to a different era. With more than 64 per cent of its population under the age of 30, Pakistan is not…

News Desk  Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expanded the scope of Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) by introducing investment options in Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) and UAE Dirham (AED), aiming to attract more overseas…

News Desk San Francisco: Meta’s introduction of paid subscription tiers under its “Meta One” and “Plus” services has reignited debate over the future of free social media, as the company moves further away from its long-standing ad-only…

News Desk  Islamabad: Consumers may face higher prices for solar panels, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles in the upcoming fiscal year as the government considers major tax increases under Budget 2026-27 in line with recommendations…