The corridor will be built on new lines after China refused to finance the other route, says planning secretary.

It will attract talented people from private sector into public institutions.

Also opposes increase in gas infrastructure development cess.

Minister, however, doesn’t say how long it will take FBR to reach deal.

Expected to recover losses from electricity consumers.

Think tank says PBS manipulated data to make growth rate appear highest in the last six years.

FBR begins collecting higher taxes to bridge revenue gap in outgoing year.

New rates equal to charges for registering a new vehicle; move likely to lead to surge in prices of used cars.

Overall, CDWP clears six development schemes costing Rs130b.

Says influential segment has been brought under tax net for the first time.