Event Brief
Fuel levy yields lowest fiscal deficit in 27 years
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Pakistan’s fiscal deficit fell to Rs856bn in July-March, the lowest in at least 27 years, driven by higher provincial contributions and petroleum levy collections.
WHO: Pakistan
WHAT: Fiscal deficit improvement to Rs856bn (0.7% of GDP) in July-March
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
WHERE: Pakistan
WHY: The deficit improved due to higher-than-targeted provincial contributions, strong petroleum levy collections, and lower interest payments.
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