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Pakistan mulls sugar-based beverage taxes ahead of June 10 budget

Pakistan mulls sugar-based beverage taxes ahead of June 10 budget

  • Food minister says excise duties should reflect sugar content and nutritional value
  • Minister warns high taxes on formal industry may boost unregulated alternatives
By Arab News Pakistan ·
Saudi Q1 budget: Strategic spending of $103bn strengthens economic resilience

Saudi Q1 budget: Strategic spending of $103bn strengthens economic resilience

By asharq al awsat ·
Kuwait forecasts 54.7% rise in fiscal deficit as oil revenues weaken 

Kuwait forecasts 54.7% rise in fiscal deficit as oil revenues weaken 

By ARAB NEWS  ·
France PM edges closer to forcing budget through without a vote

France PM edges closer to forcing budget through without a vote

By AFP ·
Saudi Arabia to continue with expansionary spending in 2026 budget, says finance minister  graphic

Saudi Arabia to continue with expansionary spending in 2026 budget, says finance minister 

By Hebshi Al-Shammari ·
France budget bill hits snag as lawmakers overwhelmingly reject revenue plans

France budget bill hits snag as lawmakers overwhelmingly reject revenue plans

By AFP ·
UAE unveils AI-driven federal budget cycle for 2027–29

UAE unveils AI-driven federal budget cycle for 2027–29

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
Qatar records $137m budget deficit in Q1, ending 3-year surplus streak

Qatar records $137m budget deficit in Q1, ending 3-year surplus streak

By Dayan Abou Tine ·
Saudi Arabia posts $15.6bn budget deficit in Q1 with resilient non-oil growth

Saudi Arabia posts $15.6bn budget deficit in Q1 with resilient non-oil growth

By Dayan Abou Tine ·
Qatar strengthens fiscal position with $245m budget surplus in Q4 

Qatar strengthens fiscal position with $245m budget surplus in Q4 

By MIGUEL HADCHITY  ·
Saudi Arabia boosts health infrastructure with 5 new hospitals, increased budget 

Saudi Arabia boosts health infrastructure with 5 new hospitals, increased budget 

By Dayan Abou Tine ·
Saudi Arabia’s Economic Council reviews outlook, approves key growth strategies

Saudi Arabia’s Economic Council reviews outlook, approves key growth strategies

By Reem Walid   ·
Saudi Arabia’s 2025 education plan boosts Chinese learning, nurtures gifted talent

Saudi Arabia’s 2025 education plan boosts Chinese learning, nurtures gifted talent

By Dayan Abou Tine ·

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