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				<title><![CDATA[SBP maintains policy rate at 11.5% as US-Iran deal cools inflation fears]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:04:46 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[A brass plaque of the State Bank of Pakistan is seen outside its wall in Karachi, December 5, 2018. &mdash; ReutersMPC calls for raising productivity and sustainable growth.Mideast conflict impact visible in economic indicators: MPCPakistan's economy expanded by 3.7% in FY26: MPC.<p>The...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Budget FY27: Experts welcome tax relief on sanitary pads, contraceptives but urge caution]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[<p class="">The federal government has proposed abolishing tax on sanitary towels, related women&rsquo;s health products and contraceptives in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27.</p><p>Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb made the announcement while presenting the federal budget, saying essential...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[PSX surges as US-Iran deal, oil slump lift sentiment]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[Broker is busy in trading at Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. &mdash; PPIKSE-100 Index closed at 177,039.82, up 4,639.92 points, or 2.69%.Index hit intraday high of 177,176.72, up 4,776.82 points, or 2.77%.Index recorded a low of 170,946.54, up 2,685.89...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Oil slips 4% as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen critical supply route]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman&rsquo;s Musandam governance in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. &mdash; ReutersUS, Iran to sign MOU on peace deal on Friday, says PM Shehbaz.Deal includes reopening of...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Business leaders give cautious verdict on budget, seek cuts in taxes, energy costs]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:11:22 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[Senior anchor Shahzeb Khanzada hosts a special show on post-budget economic outlook, June 14, 2026. &mdash; Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News
Arif Habib doubts govt measures will trigger investment.Govt consulted stakeholders before tabling budget: Habib.Frequent policy changes hit business...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pakistan's economy moving from stability to growth, says FinMin in post-budget presser]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, along with Information Minister Attaullah Tarar  and Minister of State on Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani , addresses a post-budget press briefing in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 13, 2026. &mdash; Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News
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				<title><![CDATA[Key takeaways from Federal Budget 2026-27]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[This handout photograph, taken on June 12, 2026 and released by the National Assembly, shows Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presenting the 2026-27 fiscal budget at the Parliament House in Islamabad. &mdash; AFP<p class="">Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled a Rs18.77 trillion...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[Space X CEO Elon Musk holds a mobile phone as he arrives to attend a state banquet with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. &mdash; Reuters <p>Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX closed almost 20% higher...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Govt to abolish super tax on exporters 'completely', says FinMin Aurangzeb]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. &mdash; Ministry of Finance/FileMinistry to abolish super tax on PM's directives: Aurangzeb.FinMin hopes Pakistan's efforts will lead to US-Iran deal.Energy infrastructure hit due to Mideast conflict: Aurangzeb.<p class="">Finance Minister...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Govt cuts petrol price by Rs4, diesel Rs2 per litre]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[A representational image of a man holding a fuel nozzle at a petrol station. &mdash; AFP/FilePrice of petrol has been reduced to Rs373.78.High-speed diesel price comes down to Rs378.78.Govt reviewing petroleum prices on weekly basis.<p>ISLAMABAD: The federal government has slashed the...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Govt allocates Rs46bn for HEC under PSDP plan]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[A representational image showing the outside view of the HEC office in Islamabad. &mdash; Geo.tv/File<p>ISLAMABAD: The federal government allocated 46 billion for the Higher Education Commission 's project under the Public Sector Development Programme  2026-27, according to official PSDP...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[FY27 budget: Govt announces major tax relief for property buyers, sellers]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[A residential area in a housing society can be seen in this picture. &mdash; AFP/File<p class="">Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday presented a budget with a total outlay of Rs18.771 trillion, as the federal government seeks to navigate a fragile economic environment amid an...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pakistan income tax calculator 2026-27: Check your salary tax cut]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[A representational image. &mdash; Geo.tv illustration<p class="">Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the Federal Budget 2026-27 in the National Assembly on Friday, outlining new income tax measures for the salaried class.</p><p>Addressing the budget session, the finance czar said...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Govt unveils tax relief across four slabs for salaried individuals in FY2026-27 budget]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[A representative image for tax. &mdash; Reuters/FileFour income slabs revised.Surcharge removal proposed.7% raise for employees.<p class="">The federal government on Friday proposed income tax relief in four slabs for salaried individuals and the abolition of surcharge on the salaried...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Govt proposes 7% salary, pension hike in FY2026-27 budget]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[An undated image of a cashier counting Rs500 notes. &mdash; AFP/FileFinance minister unveils FY2026&ndash;27 budget in NA.PTI lawmakers protest during budget speech in NA.Govt proposes tax relief for salaried individuals.<p>The federal government has proposed a 7% increase in the salaries...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Govt presents Rs18.8tr FY27 budget, targets 4% growth amid Mideast tensions]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[<p class="">ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday presented a budget with a total outlay of Rs18,771 billion as the federal government tries to balance a fragile economic situation due to an energy crisis amid the Middle East tensions.</p><p>Presenting his term&rsquo;s third...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Budget 2026-27: Your guide to key terms that matter]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[A representational image of calculator and planning sheet. &mdash; Reuters<p>With multiple external and internal shocks rocking Pakistan&rsquo;s economy, the federal government is set to present the much-awaited annual budget today.</p><p>Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will table the...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[SpaceX initial public offering signage is displayed at the Bank of America building in New York, US, June 4, 2026. &mdash; Reuters<p class="">NEW YORK: SpaceX on Thursday priced the biggest-ever US initial public offering at $135 per share, making Elon Musk's rocket and spacecraft...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[What to expect from Budget 2026-27?]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[Shopkeepers serve customers at a dry fruit and grocery shop in Karachi, Pakistan June 2, 2026. &mdash; Reuters<p>ISLAMABAD: The federal government is all set to unveil, what it describes as a growth and relief-oriented, federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 today .</p><p>The budget had...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[PSX gains on US-Iran deal hopes, lower oil prices]]></title>
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	            	<![CDATA[An investor monitors a digital board showing share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange  in Karachi on March 9, 2026. &mdash; OnlineKSE-100 Index closed at 172,399.90, up 2,696.30 points, or 1.59%.Index hit intraday high of 173,093.45, gaining 3,389.85 points, or 2%.Index recorded a low of...]]>
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