Provincial cash commitments to federal govt threaten spending target

Finance ministry report says debt Rs7.1tr higher than State Bank figures

Tells IMF nine electricity distributors will be privatised by Dec 2027

Import growth outpaces encouraging momentum in exports

Power-sector dues to be recovered from provincial shares

Deadlock persists over writing off Rs1.4tr receivables of gas firms

Will take punitive action against traders not applying for fixed tax scheme

Expensive power, fuel offsets positive impact of decrease in food prices

Lender urges adjustments in Pakistan's exchange rate, interest policies

Four new traders file returns; FBR collects Rs3.08tr in Q1, extends deadline