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Defence ministry official terms budget 'meagre'
Air Vice Marshal Arshad Qadoos said this referring to Rs627 billion for the outgoing fiscal year.
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No understatement: Govt acts to catch property tax evaders
Proposal’s inclusion hinges on consent of the provinces.
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Stock markets: Govt unlikely to increase capital gains tax to 17.5%
May agree on a reduced rate, brokers will submit a workable proposal.
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ECC huddle: Govt to borrow Rs31b to pay some circular debt
Committee approves Rs2b Ramazan relief package.
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ECC approves move to seek Rs31b from commercial banks to pay off circular debt
ECC approves Ramazan Relief Package 2014 worth of Rs2 billion, effective from June 23, 2014.
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Upcoming budget: Ambitious govt hopes to achieve 5.1% growth
Budget 2014-15 framework eyes restricting deficit at 4.8% of GDP.
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Shortcomings: Weak spending keeps GDP growth below target
NAC puts growth at 4.14% with major support from industrial sector.
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Govt unable to achieve first-year growth rate target
Targets in agriculture and services sectors, which contribute three-fourths of national output are missed.
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Borrowing restricted: Cabinet to approve Budget Strategy Paper
Critics term cabinet’s nod a farce as IMF has already made the major decisions.
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Pakistan’s economy: Words of appreciation by US official
Praises govt’s focus on energy, investment and economic reforms.