SBP Act 1956 binds ministry to hold meeting every quarter, last one was held in Sept 2016

New CGT rates will apply to shares bought on or after July 1, stocks bought before will be treated under old regime

New fiscal year’s borrowing is 44% more than the outgoing year

Two loans, each amounting to $300 million, set for approval in next 10 days

Imports remain high at $5b for third month in a row

PHLCEP is among showcase projects for gender mainstreaming

Overall, it gives go-ahead to 7 new development schemes worth Rs62b

It also signed the MCAA to give effect to OECD multilateral convention

Also rejects proposal to extend income tax exemptions for one more year

Govt announces new pay package to match salaries of its regular staff