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$5.3b bailout package: Govt gives in to key IMF demand
Agrees to withdraw tax exemption for affluent class, paving way for programme.
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CDWP meeting: Nandipur project okayed with 160% higher cost
Govt will ‘fix’ people responsible for the delay and escalation in costs.
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Hectic negotiations: Amidst gridlock, IMF extends stay by two days
Finance minister says no new taxes will be levied; agrees to increase power tariff.
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‘Burning’ issues: Coal, gas, electricity crowd CDWP’s agenda today
Power sector initiatives prominent among the 30 projects tabled for approval.
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Staggering failure: FBR misses revenue target by Rs461 billion
Shortfall pushes Pakistan’s budget deficit to 9%, weakens Islamabad’s position ahead of today’s policy level talks .
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New bailout in jeopardy: IMF, government stick to their guns
Dar says govt will not compromise national interests for loan programme.
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Fund negotiations: Govt vows not to impose IMF-dictated taxes
Uses parliament to send its message across.
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ECC meeting: Govt to seek paying off part of debt to IPPs
PML-N govt will table summary today to clear Rs281b in debt.
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Consistent disappointment: FBR resorts to coercion to cover revenue shortfall
Tax authority forcing banks to pay advance income taxes to hide its own inefficiencies.
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Powering up: Govt to finally pay IPPs Rs285b in outstanding dues
Move expected to ease circular debt issue that plagues the entire energy chain and help curtail load-shedding.