Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Minister assures reforms for economic stability

Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht

LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht said that Punjab is working with the federal government to increase revenue collections. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) representative for Pakistan, Esther Perez Ruiz called on Bakht at the Civil Secretariat on Thursday, where he said that the government will ensure implementation on the long-term reform for … Read more

Punjab enhances allocation for development schemes

Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has enhanced the development allocation for the ongoing fiscal year, an official said. Chairing a meeting of the Punjab Cabinet’s Standing Committee on Finance and Development, Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht said that after enhancing the development budget by Rs85 billion, the total ADP allocation stood at Rs646 billion. The … Read more

35% budget allocated for eliminating inter-district disparity, Punjab Govt

Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht

Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht has disclosed that 35 percent budget has been allocated for eliminating inter-district difference in the province. This policy is aimed at ensuring inclusive growth so that all the people could equally benefit and grow. He stated this while addressing a seminar at Government College University on Friday on the … Read more