Rs250b reduction aimed at creating fiscal space for tax withdrawals

Proposes exclusion of independent spouse’s assets from wealth statements

Senate panel told govt only proposed withdrawing Rs337b in budget

Delays impact US investment plans, raise concerns over energy strategy

Plans to collect Rs70b by increasing valuations to 90% of market prices

Exporters demanded increase in fixed income tax rate from 1% to 1.5% instead of reverting back to normal tax regime.

Funds aim to increase coverage, compensation under BISP, bolster climate resistance

Property sector still receives “much-favourable status”, chairman FBR

Distribution firms may suffer Rs589b loss; seaports declared strategic assets

18% GST may help milk producers rake in Rs250b