Officials fear tax evasion from illegal trade to reach Rs77b

Research paints gloomy picture in case restrictions extended till Nov

Company official says govt should raise taxes but consider moderating price elasticity

Food ministry requests ECC to delay bank instalments for one year

CM Punjab likely to inaugurate RISE strategy to support provincial economy

Organised traders demand monetary support to save sector, 0.6m employees

Urge CJP to instruct provincial govts to allow business activity to resume

Finance minister says these will mitigate economic impact of COVID-19

Urge govt to devise way out of current situation

Amount will be largely spent on paying staff salaries and pension