Aims to achieve tax target of Rs9.2tr, with at least Rs223b in additional taxes

Development budget for FY24 higher by Rs236b compared to outgoing year

Bloated outlay of Rs14.5tr contains Rs7.6tr deficit; Dar terms bill fiscally responsible; rules out new IMF programme

Tax breaks 28% higher than last year; these will weaken Pakistan’s case for external loans

Dar blames IMF ‘drama’ for undervalued rupee; rules out new deal; vows to restore macroeconomic stability

ITO amendment likely to raise cap on legally transferrable amount bypassing current unexplained income limits

It will meet funding needs as foreign loans likely to remain thin

NEC endorses plan to close markets by 8pm

Govt aims to slash poverty to 15% under Pakistan Economic Outlook 2035

Sharp currency devaluation, unexpected payments render allocated budget inadequate