Pakistan Observer

Protect consumers

THE federal budget for 2026-27 contains several welcome measures, particularly the tax relief extended to the salaried class and…

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Pakistan Observer

Pakistan’s economy: Stabilisation without transformation

PAKISTAN’S latest Economic Survey and the federal budget for 2026–27 together offer a picture that is at once reassuring…

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Business Recorder

There’s nothing in budget for growth of exports: Suttar

KARACHI: Ismail Suttar, founder chairman Salt Manufacturers Association Pakistan (SMAP) has expressed serious reservations over the federal budget for 2026-27, arguing that the government has failed to introduce measures capable of delivering mean…

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Business Recorder

PBF voices its concerns over several key aspects of budget

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has expressed concerns over several key aspects of the Federal Budget 2026-27, stating that the budget falls short of delivering the bold and transformative measures required to accelerate industrial grow…

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Business Recorder

Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items showed a mixed trend during the last week as compared to the previous week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed. The survey observed a reduction of Rs400 per 40kg in chicken prices, whi…

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Business Recorder

‘Sanascendant Real Estate Expo’ to be held in London

LAHORE: Sanascendant Real Estate Expo 2026 would be held from 28th to 30th August 2026 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom, bringing together leading real stakeholders from real estate and allied sectors. Sana Fatima, CEO of Sanascendant Development G…

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Business Recorder

SM Tanveer welcomes ‘growth-oriented budget’

LAHORE: SM Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) and leader of the FPCCI, has termed the Federal budget 2026-27 a growth-oriented roadmap, expressing optimism that its incentives will play a pivotal role in reviving the econo…

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Business Recorder

Failure to provide fiscal relief to poultry sector could lead to higher food prices: PPA

LAHORE: The Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) has voiced serious concerns over the Federal Budget 2026-27, warning that the government’s failure to provide fiscal relief to the poultry sector could lead to higher food prices, reduced investment, …

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Business Recorder

New definition of cost of immovable property received thru inheritance proposed

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Bill 2026 (Bill) has proposed a new definition of cost of immovable property received through inheritance inserting a new sub-section 8A in Section 76 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (2001 Ordinance). The Bill has proposed …

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Business Recorder

Chinese co announces investment

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Choudhry Shafay Hussain held a meeting with Chairman of China’s leading energy company DOARTROCKCORE, Pennypeng, on Saturday to discuss matters related to investment opportunities in Punjab. …

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