Dar insists that government is not funding MNAs projects

14-member German delegation expected to hold talks, Pakistani officials keen on having European carmaker.

Govt looks to impose tax on every transaction done through banking channels

Repayments to be spread over 23 years, govt to raise $9b in debt this year

Minister for planning distances himself from finance ministry’s claim, says jobless rate stands at 8.3%.

35 vehicles purchased for federal ministers and parliamentary secretaries at a cost of Rs205 million

Minister rules out including circular debt in budget.

Country had been facing surplus stocks; meeting also fixes profit margins for LNG import.

5.5% growth rate targeted for next year

CPEC project allocations get cut, but still take up lion’s share of federal PSDP