Says who? It is the khota Biryani that is the single most important determinant of economic growth in the medium to long term.
Pakistan Budget for FY 2026-27
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Says who? It is the khota Biryani that is the single most important determinant of economic growth in the medium to long term.
Michael
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Where did this data come from?
Chinese people spend far more than $425 per year per capita on education.
SoulSpokesman
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The Government of Pakistan has announced a increase of 39.62% in funding for defense physical assets,
Well, Pakistan lives in a tough neighbourhood and has no choice but to raise defense spending.
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The Government of Pakistan has announced a increase of 39.62% in funding for defense physical assets,
Well, Pakistan lives in a tough neighbourhood and has no choice but to raise defense spending.
Regards
RocketLaw
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I don’t know more about China’s latest education data right now, thank you for the notes!
While I’m reading more about this (latest February 2026):
That's very impressive, now compared this to Pakistan below
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RS 117.75 billion = $423.5 million USD (Bad and extremely low - free aloo parathas)
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs117.75 billion for the education sector in the budget 2026-27, compared to Rs112.68 billion in the previous fiscal year, reflecting an increase of about 4.5 percent.
June 13, 2026
Rs117.75bn allocated for education
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs117.75 billion for the education sector in the budget 2026-27,...
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HAIDER
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very interesting analysis on PTI finance minister statement in KPK. 822 billion of armed force pension and around 200 billion non armed force employees pension. Imagine .......
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Kambojaric
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Annual growth rate of 8-9% needed for that which is never happening without major structural reforms.
With the current structure the optimistic but still achievable growth rate I would say is 5% per annum. With that we end up at $726bn economy in 2035.
hydrabadi_arab
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New NFC deal. Now if federal collect more then Rs13.3t it will keep it as grant for strategic projects. No more provinces surplus.
New NFC deal. Now if federal collect more then Rs13.3t it will keep it as grant for strategic projects. No more provinces surplus.
ghazi52
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Abolition of 18% sales tax on shipping industry a major boost to maritime economy: minister
- Says removing sales tax on shipping will significantly cut business costs, enhance competitiveness, and attract new investment, strengthening Pakistan's vital maritime sector
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June 13, 2026
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Saturday that the government’s decision to abolish the 18% sales tax imposed on the shipping industry was an important step toward strengthening the maritime economy.
The minister said that the removal of sales tax will promote the maritime and logistics sectors and is expected to reduce business costs significantly.
He further said that the competitive strength of local shipping companies will improve and will create new investment opportunities.
“The growth of the local shipping industry will increase employment opportunities,” the minister said.
Aurangzeb on Friday unveiled a Rs18.77 trillion federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, extending relief to the salaried class and offering tax incentives to the real estate and construction sectors, as well as exporters, to revive industry, promote investment, and steer the economy towards a 4% growth target.
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Tax on export proceeds to go down to 1.25pc
BRJune 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed to reduce tax collection on export proceeds (one percent withholding tax and one percent advance tax) from 2 percent to 1.25 percent in order to encourage exports under the Finance Bill 2026.
At present, exporters effectively bear an aggregate tax burden of 2 percent on export proceeds through one percent advance tax and one percent minimum tax.
Under the finance bill, the budget proposes to reduce this burden to an aggregate minimum tax of 1.25 percent, thereby improving exporters’ competitiveness and liquidity.
The concessionary tax regime of 0.25 percent for IT and IT-enabled service exporters has been extended till 2029, providing long-term certainty to one of Pakistan’s most promising export sectors.
Section 8B of the Sales Tax Act presently requires payment of a minimum value addition tax of 10% (adjustable/refundable), except where exports exceed 50% of monthly sales.
