Finance

Finance Minister Aurangzeb Presents Budget 2026–27 in the National Assembly

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has presented the federal Budget 2026–27 in the National Assembly, laying out the government’s financial roadmap for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget comes at...

Punjab Budget 2026-27 book with calculator, Pakistani currency, charts, and financial documents symbolizing fiscal planning, development projects, and public welfare allocations.

Punjab Budget 2026-27 Nears Final Stage Ahead of June 8

The Punjab government is preparing to present its fiscal year 2026-27 budget on June 8, 2026. The budget, expected to total around Rs6 trillion, is set to prioritize development...

**Alt Text:** Hands holding US dollar banknotes with calculators in the background, representing the State Bank of Pakistan’s large-scale dollar purchases to strengthen foreign exchange reserves.

SBP Bought $27 Billion in Major Effort to Rebuild Pakistan’s Reserves

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has purchased nearly $27 billion from the local currency market over the past three and a half years, according to official data. The...