‘Foreign friends’ also recommended elimination of cross-subsidies to encourage optimal use of gas reserves.

Friends of Democratic Pakistan proposes three options that could help steer Islamabad out of its energy crisis.

Donors sought too much discretion in projects, wanted to divert money from existing programmes.

FBR chairman brought a sealed file of the former president's records but no one in the packed room dared to take it.

The appeal comes at a time when “the FBR is facing difficulty achieving its collection targets."

The govt may borrow money for daily expenses, but ministers enjoy free rides in luxurious land cruisers.

Pakistan and World Bank develop Rs24.5 billion recovery package with broader aim of eliminating anti-state elements.

Donor-dominated budget formulation process superfluous: Pildat.

Small farmers – those having less than 25 acres of land – would be eligible for receiving Rs2,400 per acre.

The country’s expenditure has exceeded its income in the wake of mounting world pressure to tax privileged classes.