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Shaky ground: Govt considers McKinsey for help with Vision 2025
Earlier reports by the company made for the previous government failed to impress.
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Privatisation — the sequel: Of 31 enterprises, half a dozen to be sold outright
Government will reduce stake in Pak Steel and PIA, hand over management to private investors.
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Brave steps: Government approves 9 new schemes worth Rs43b
3 schemes for Balochistan, 2 for Punjab, 2 for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, one for Sindh, and one HEC scholarship approved.
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Government tells PTA to get 3G auction process rolling
PTA says the auction will be completed by end of February 2014.
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Sales tax changes ‘to only benefit manufacturer’
Tax expert says exchequer will be on losing side and taxpayers will get no relief.
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Structural flaws in IMF programme may hinder reduction in budget deficit
Economists say high deficit targets for first two quarters may make it difficult for government to achieve the goal.
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Cutting corners: Industrialists and retailers win major tax concessions
Govt issues four new SROs in violation of memorandum agreed with IMF.
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IMF’s condition: Govt backs selloff plan, 31 public entities cited
Decides to sell one-fourth or more shares of institutions including PIA and Pakistan Steel.
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3G, 4G, LTE up for grabs: Committee decides to offer neutral bands
Policy guidelines include offering 3G, 4G and LTE spectrum for auction.
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Govt approves privatisation of Steel Mills, PIA
Cabinet Committee decides to leave employee benefits unaffected. Lakhra Power plant added at last minute.