Finance minister had directed it to clear up to Rs50m income tax refunds in seven days

Gives sweeping income tax concessions to local and overseas Pakistanis through new ordinance

Finance ministry says it has shared more information than required under law

In last 2.5 years, out of 10 promised targets, only one has been fully achieved

Fehmida says fruits of 18th Amendment have failed to reach people

Fiscal Policy Statement shows per person burden increased Rs21,311 in one year

Development seen as thaw in ties with two key Gulf nations

Federal and provincial bureaucracy unable to meet expectations of political leadership

Debt servicing rises 15% in six-month period on back of increased borrowing

Top scorer’s bid was 52% expensive than lowest bid