Pakistan budget 2025-26: expenditure likely to fall by massive Rs2 trillion, says report

Pakistan’s FY26 Budget Expected at Rs16.9 Trillion with Focus on Fiscal Discipline - Republic Policy

Pakistan is set to announce its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 with an estimated outlay of Rs16.9 trillion, marking a 10.6% or Rs2 trillion reduction compared to the Rs18.9 trillion budgeted for FY2024-25, according to a report by Arif Habib Limited (AHL). The reduction is largely due to a significant cut in debt markup payments, expected to fall from Rs9.8 trillion in FY25 to Rs8.5 trillion in FY26. This is attributed to the halving…

Expected tax on pensions, social media income in Budget 2025-26

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has planned to introduce new tax measures in upcoming budget for fiscal year 2025-26 with an aim to generate an estimated revenue of Rs600 billion. Under new measures, the government would target pensioners and those who generate income from social media besides increasing tax on processed items. A well-known financial services company, Topline Securities, said the government is reviewing a proposal to increase…

Pakistan budget 2025-26: expenditure likely to fall by massive Rs2 trillion, says report

Pakistan government is anticipated to unveil a budget outlay of Rs16.9 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, suggesting a notable reduction of 10.6% or Rs2 trillion compared to Rs18.9 trillion originally budgeted for FY2024-25, according to a local research house report. Arif Habib Limited’s (AHL) report titled ‘Pakistan Budget FY26 Preview - budget braces for balance’ anticipated a notable reduction in total expenditure (budget outlay)…