Punjab to present ‘Rs5.3tr’ tax-free budget today

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 16, 2026 | Economy

LAHORE — Punjab is set to present a tax-free budget exceeding Rs 5.3 trillion for the fiscal year 2026–27 during the provincial assembly session today. Provincial Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman will deliver the budget speech, outlining the...

Aleema Khan disputes official narrative as Imran Khan undergoes 5th eye procedure

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 16, 2026 | Politics, Current Affairs

ISLAMABAD — The family of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan has strongly contested official medical declarations following his unannounced transfer to a state hospital for a fifth localized eye treatment. Critical Updates Relatives dismiss official medical updates...

Senate panel endorses 5pc tax on earnings from social media

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 16, 2026 | Economy, Current Affairs

ISLAMABAD — The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Monday endorsed a legislative proposal under the Finance Bill 2026 to levy a 5 percent tax on income generated through social media platforms. The new framework aims to bring both local and foreign digital...

BUDGET 2026–27: Record Rs 3.6tr overspending belies government’s austerity claims

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 16, 2026 | Economy

ISLAMABAD — Despite the federal government’s public declarations of fiscal discipline and strict austerity, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has requested post-facto parliamentary regularization for a record Rs 3.684 trillion in supplementary grants. The massive...

PM orders fast-tracking of 100MW solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 16, 2026 | Public Policy

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to accelerate execution of the 100-megawatt (MW) solar power initiative in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Chairing a high-level review meeting in the capital, the premier emphasized the need to...