Survey one of the conditions imposed by World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

Step taken for development of coal fields, output exempted from 1% federal excise duty.

Notification for implementation to be issued by ministry.

Import of 150 items will be reimbursed under the aid.

Revision of RGST to 15%, month’s delay in imposition cited as reasons.

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani told corruption in Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) decreased.

Conducting raids on manufacturing units, stores and offices allowed.

Govt decides to increase price of electricity by two per cent, notification issued by the ministry of water and power.

IMF authorities say the introduction of RGST bill marks start of implementation of conditions agreed with the Fund.

General Sales Tax Bill draft also excuses 184 textile units from paying sales tax on utilities.