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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has proposed to continue tax incentives for electric vehicles, including motorcycles, rickshaws, cars, and buses, in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. During the budget speech, Finance Minister Aurangzeb said the government will continue to support electric vehicles to reduce fuel imports and control environmental pollution. He further proposed […]

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The government has proposed a big relief for the salaried class and also proposed an increase in the salaries and pensions of public sector employees in the federal budget 2026-27. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is currently presenting the federal budget 2026-27, worth over Rs18 trillion, in the National Assembly amid the ruckus

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Islamabad police have finalized the security plan of the federal capital for the 2026-27 federal budget session. The security plan has been completed and is under implementation.  Sources stated that during the federal budget sessions, only employees and approved media persons will be allowed through entry via Serena Chowk and Margalla Road into

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Over 2.5 million customers of Easypaisa in Pakistan are unable to log in to their accounts due to a service outage since this morning. Reports confirm that all basic accounts are impacted due to a server outage, but neither retailers’ nor vendors’ accounts have faced any problem in getting logged in to

  KARACHI (Kashmir English): Pakistan automobile sector recorded a healthy growth during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, with overall auto sales rising by 45 percent compared to the same period last year. According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), total vehicle sales reached 183,704 units during July-May

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline across Pakistan following a drop in international bullion rates on Thursday. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola fell by Rs9,720, bringing the new rate to Rs432,716 per tola. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold dropped

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday presented the Economic Survey 2025-26, highlighting the country’s economic performance during the outgoing fiscal year and stating that Pakistan’s economy remained resilient despite domestic and international challenges. While presenting the survey in Islamabad, the finance minister said the document reflects the overall economic performance