Says petty interests should not hurt national economic agenda

Govt has another $200m loan from IDB for ‘budgetary support’

Population count may not be completed in time as a result

Paves way for second last tranche of $6.2b loan programme; lenders’ executive board expected to meet late next month

Understanding reached during talks over the 10th review of Pakistan’s economy

Government collects 6.6% or Rs34.5b more in taxes and duties in 2014-15, according to fiscal policy statement

Collects Rs209 billion against target of Rs226.4 billion

Borrowings under CPEC and for projects financed outside national development budget have been excluded from analysis

Root causes of tax evasion like smuggling left unaddressed, targeting traders will continue to be difficult

Official summaries indicate inefficient ministerial handling