The Ministry of Finance has finalized the proposed timeline for Pakistan’s federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, with plans to present the budget in the first week of June 2025. Preparatory meetings and deadlines have been set to ensure timely submission and approval of key documents. Under the proposal, all budget documents would be … Read more
Islamabad: Following ongoing digital law reforms, the government has put forward a proposal to establish the National Forensic and Cybercrime Agency (NFCA) to address cyber and digital crimes, as well as related investigations. The proposal, outlined in a draft law reviewed by Dawn.com on Thursday, is part of a broader drive to reform cybercrime legislation … Read more
KARACHI – The Pakistan Business Council said an interest rate cut of about 200 basis points on December 16 is possible, with further cuts expected in early 2025 if inflation remains under control. “This cut will bring the interest rate closer to the prevailing three-month interbank offered rate (KIBOR), which is currently around 12.5 percent,” … Read more