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Three development sector officials on mysterious visit to the US
Despite repeated attempts, no official can explain the true nature of the visit.
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Discussing their fraternity: The pot calling the kettle black
At a seminar, retired bureaucrats slam bureaucracy, politicos.
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Incentive to pay: Amnesty scheme help FBR register 22% increase in revenues
Owners of smuggled vehicles, tax-dodging textile mills avail option to pay lower taxes.
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Continuing downward trend: Inflationary pressure eases to lowest level in six years
Experts sceptical about accuracy of data reported, cite changes in methodology.
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In a tight spot: Tax amnesty plan back on the table
PM Khoso given a hard choice between relief for tax cheats and greater burden on honest taxpayers.
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Drama in the State Bank: Deputy Governor likely to be sent packing by premier
Election Commission believes Wathra will hinder process of preventing bank defaulters from contesting polls.
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‘Clean’ reputation: PM Khoso refuses to induct president’s men in cabinet
Caretaker PM will not appoint any political nominee in cabinet.
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Poor tax collection: FBR, finance ministry shift blame on to each other
Revenues have increased only 7% against required growth of 26%.
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Trouble ahead: As loans fail to materialise, possibility of default rises
With not enough external funding to finance balance of payments deficit, forex reserves to come under great pressure.
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Premier told he has been handed an economy on the verge of collapse
For a change, economic managers provide a candid picture of troubles faced.