Budgets
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell's budget plan, which includes a significant property tax increase, is set to face a vote by the Metro Council. The plan, which has sparked controversy among conservative activists, aims to raise the property tax rate by approximately 26.64%. The proposed budget
Budgets
The Punjab government has made a significant commitment to healthcare by allocating Rs631 billion for the health sector in the fiscal year 2025-26. This includes Rs450 billion for non-development and Rs181 billion for development, representing a 131% increase from the current financial year. A key feature of the budget is
Budgets
The Trump administration has submitted a preliminary budget plan that calls for slashing annual discretionary spending at the US federal health department by $40 billion, which is approximately one-third of the department's 2024 budget. According to a draft budget document, these cuts would significantly impact various health-related programs,
Budgets
The Balochistan government has set a new milestone by announcing a historic budget of Rs 1,028 billion, making it the largest in the province's history. This move is a result of improved financial planning and spending, as evident from the successful utilization of development funds in the
Budgets
The City of Greater Bendigo is proud to present its 2025/2026 Budget, a comprehensive plan that aligns with the community's top priorities. This budget is the result of extensive community engagement, which included a survey of 180 residents who identified roads, waste, parks, and trails as key
Budgets
Despite concerns over tax increases and the budget process, organizers of a people's veto effort to overturn the $11.3 billion state budget failed to gather the nearly 68,000 signatures needed to qualify for the ballot. Rep. Gary Drinkwater, the lead petitioner, stated that the petition fell
Budgets
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Assembly opposition parties have strongly rejected the provincial budget for 2025-26, labeling it as misleading, unrealistic, and detrimental to key public sectors such as education, health, and development. During a heated session, opposition leader Dr. Ibadullah criticized the government for presenting false figures and misrepresenting the fiscal
Budgets
The federal government of Pakistan has reached out to the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), a key coalition partner, to seek its support for the passage of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Senior government representatives have assured the PPP that its reservations regarding the budget will
Budgets
The Balochistan government has presented a budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, with a total outlay of Rs 1028 billion and a surplus of Rs 42 billion. The budget focuses on public welfare, development priorities, and financial sustainability, aiming to ensure balanced development across both urban and rural areas.
Budgets
The PML-N government in Punjab has proposed a Rs5.33 trillion annual budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, placing a strong emphasis on large infrastructure schemes, freebies for the urban middle class, small industries, and farmers. The budget features a record Rs1.24 trillion Annual Development Programme (ADP) and commits
Budgets
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the significance of tariff reforms proposed in the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) during a post-budget presser. The reforms, which have not been carried out for the last 30 years, are necessary for economic development and will contribute towards an increase in exports.
Budgets
The Punjab government has unveiled a significant salary hike for its employees as part of the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The finance minister, Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, announced a 10% pay increase and a 5% rise in pensions, while also setting the minimum wage at Rs40,000. This
