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The National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces will convene hybrid plenary sessions on 10 June 2025, at 14:00, to hold separate debates on Youth Day and the mishandling of the National Budget process by the Minister of Finance. The debates will be convened under the theme '
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Property tax notices for 2025 have been mailed out to residents in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, with many owners noticing an increase in taxation. The city council approved an $8.5 million increase to the 2025 budget, which is the main factor driving this year's tax increases. The other
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As the federal budget for the new fiscal year 2025-26 is being finalised in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), uncertainty and delays in its presentation have been reported. Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal stated that the budget will be presented on June 10, but the date of the National
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The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has asked the government to implement measures in the upcoming federal budget to alleviate the financial burden on farmers by reducing the cost of agricultural cultivation. A PBF delegation met with Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain to discuss the federal budget
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Pakistan's auto industry is poised for a significant transformation as the government prepares to unveil major tariff reforms as part of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The proposed changes, which include reducing import duties on used cars and increasing the age limit for imported vehicles,
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As the 2025-26 State Budget approaches, various agricultural advocacy groups have submitted their wishlist to the State Government, highlighting key areas of investment for the region's producers. Grain Producers SA (GPSA) and Livestock SA have outlined their priority areas, ranging from drought relief and road infrastructure to sustainability
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The SITE Association of Industry (SAI) has submitted a comprehensive set of budget proposals for the Federal Budget 2025-26, advocating for policy measures to stimulate industrial growth and enhance Pakistan's export competitiveness. SAI President Ahmed Azeem Alvi and former president Riaz Uddin emphasized the need to transform budget-making
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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government is on the brink of a major test as the country's $113 billion budget hangs in the balance. The conservative Bhumjaithai party, a crucial partner in the coalition, is feuding with Pheu Thai, led by Paetongtarn and her father, former
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Rachel Reeves' attempts to maintain a strict fiscal agenda are being put to the test as rising borrowing costs erode her headroom for further spending and tax hikes. The chancellor's promise to avoid breaking her "ironclad" fiscal rules is facing growing skepticism as problems pile
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sent a stern message to Pakistan, requesting the government to take stringent action against tax evaders and increase revenue through better tax enforcement and policy reforms. The IMF believes that by implementing these reforms, the country can reduce loopholes, recover unpaid taxes, and balance
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the upcoming federal budget, scheduled for June 10, will include tax concessions aimed at easing the financial burden on salaried individuals. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, the finance minister highlighted the government's efforts to reduce the tax burden on salaried
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The Master of Public Financial Management (MPFM) Degree Programme 2025/26 was officially inaugurated on 16th May 2025 in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in enhancing Public Financial Management education in Sri Lanka. The joint program, conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and
