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Tax reforms: Pakistan calls on UK to help revamp tax machinery
As part of the new IMF bailout package, Pakistan needs to expand the tax net and boost revenue collection.
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Vote for me!: Pakistan seeks EU support for $7.3b loan request
Asks European nations to vote in its favour in the IMF board meeting.
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Stabilising economy: Pakistan seeks $2bn more from IMF
Finance minister predicts ‘bumpy road’ ahead for national economy.
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Electricity tariff hike: Bulk consumers to pay more as govt seeks to build funds
However, final approval to the tariff hike will be given by PM in the next energy committee meeting.
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Telecom sector: Telenor unhappy with higher taxes, tighter regulations
CEO says recent developments weaken the business case for 3G services.
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Enough dillydallying: Govt gives 10-day deadline to settle row with Etisalat
UAE telecom firm has yet to pay $800m for purchase of PTCL shares.
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IMF preconditions for bailout: Clock ticking for tax thieves as govt clamps down
Islamabad initiates action against 100,000 tax evaders to secure $5.3b loan.
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New bailout: Pakistan, IMF agree on $5.3b package
Fund’s board will endorse programme only after govt places curbs on provincial spending.
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Setting the game plan: Govt okays power projects totalling 3,511MW
Two nuclear power plants to be built in Karachi with Chinese assistance.
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With Chinese assistance: ECNEC set to approve three nuclear power plants
Neelum Jhelum power project will also be considered for approval, despite higher cost.
