ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coord­ination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved Pakistan’s membership to the New Development Bank (NDB) set up by the BRICS nations and ordered the transfer of ...

positioning it as a key driver for inclusive growth. The government's focus on investment in human resources was prominently featured, with the announcement of 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs to be set ...

These announcements go along with an integrated approach set to boost economic growth while addressing specific regional needs and supporting key demographics such as farmers and the middle class.

Key announcements included changes in income tax slabs to provide relief to taxpayers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that No income tax will need to be paid on income up to Rs 12 ...

The Union Budget 2025-26 has announced significant tax exemptions to promote the production of lithium batteries and related sectors. The government aims to enhance local manufacturing, reduce ...

The budget is set to allocate substantial resources to key sectors such as agriculture, industry, health, and education, with a focus on providing relief to the public and creating employment ...

Dramatic as it may seem, we are in the grips of a public toilet crisis and need to do something about it.Credit: Dionne Gain My best bet was a nearby cafe, so I strolled in confidently ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive budget on Saturday (February 1), in which she made crucial announcements. The most notable announcements include hiking the ...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first full budget of Modi Government 3.0. Sitharaman unveiled her record eighth consecutive budget in the Lok Sabha and announced key ...

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her eighth consecutive budget in the Parliament. In her opening remarks, she said the government will realise the 'sab ka vikas' goal by ...

As the much-anticipated Union Budget 2025 is presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the education industry is closely monitoring any significant policy moves. Stakeholders ...

For the technology sector, here are key major announcements, The FM proposed full exemption of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on cobalt powder and lithium-ion battery waste, scrap, and 12 other critical ...