ECC approves framework for signing 10-year operational and maintenance contracts with the private sector.

Tax on services is a provincial subject, according to the constitution.

The Federal Board of Revenue has been advised to minimise interaction with them.

Successful bidders will undertake to continue operations.

Attempts being made to sabotage the new IRS department.

Tug of war between the centre and the provinces continues.

President makes appointments to NFC; centre gears to revise resource distribution formula.

NA panel approves amendments for recycling of Rs22m worth of leftover old coins.

FBR has not yet submitted data required to set tax collection targets.

Waiver of long-term gas supply to result in higher import bill; nine off-the-agenda amendments approved.