Says rupee devaluation generated Rs1.5tr bonanza for exporters

New secretary will face challenge of opening public purse, ensuring fiscal discipline

Proposes an overhaul of the real estate taxation system ahead of the budget

Technical assistance missions are separate from any programme review missions

RRMC recommends incorporating super tax into Income Tax Ordinance

Pace of contraction doubles as implications of import curbs unfold

Commission seeks tax on banking transactions, elimination of hard dollar

No truth to reports that IMF is asking Pakistan to raise $8 billion in fresh financing, says resident representative

90% more than this fiscal year’s original budget set aside for interest payments

Increases demand for additional financing to ensure debt repayment