Official circles puzzled by PM’s decision to seek outside help despite IMF script

It leads to evasion of income tax, sales tax and federal excise duty

No dice with foreign lenders unless all exemptions are axed first, PM briefed

Proposes ambitious plans to expand CPEC, requests funding for nine key projects

Purpose of the IMF visit was to gauge Pakistan’s budget preparations

Financing will be given to 3 power projects from discretionary budget of PM, MPs

Instructions issued days before JCC’s 13th meeting being held today

Falls to just 13.1% of economy despite SIFC efforts, according to NAC figures

CDWP clears project, though ministry says it is in conflict with IMF programme

Govt mulls proposal to restrict operation of social media platforms