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Finance ministry estimates pension budget will go down from Rs4.8tr to Rs3.1tr in 10 years
Board expected to approve 10-year 'Partnership Framework' on 14th
IMF seeks changes in Act to bring transparency, ensure competitive process for SOE sales
Notifications issued to discontinue multiple pensions
SBP can cut policy rate further without fiscal, external sector risks
Trade deficit widens 35% in December as imports grow
FBR manages to restrict tax collection shortfall to Rs386b
In the previous quarter (April-June), economic growth stood at 3.3%.
Salaried class pushed to edge after govt and IMF increased tax burden to 39%
Faceless assessment substantially reduces container clearance time, curbs arm twisting