Government
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a massive Rs830 billion subsidy allocation for electricity in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. While this move provides temporary relief to consumers and the energy sector, it also comes with strict conditions, including a planned increase in electricity tariffs starting January 2027.
Business
The federal government is expected to present the 2025–26 budget today, with early reports indicating significant changes in taxation aimed at boosting revenue by around Rs2,000 billion. The upcoming fiscal plan is likely to introduce new taxes across several sectors, while also adjusting existing duties. One of the
National
Parachinar, a picturesque yet strategically sensitive valley near the border, has recently been plunged into a state of turmoil and unease. Dr. Ulamam Sid Shafqat Hussain Shirazi, the Head of the Majlis Ulemas of Pakistan and Secretary of the Foreign Affairs Majlis of Unity Muslim has raised grave concerns over
Government
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, expressed concerns about the economic challenges facing Pakistan during an event in Peshawar. He emphasized that uplifting the country's economy would be a significant challenge. Rehman also addressed political matters, stating that it was not a matter of