Nearly half will be spent on govt’s ‘special schemes’ and meeting requirements of CPEC projects

Despite worrying macroeconomic indicators, Dar says Pakistan will not need another IMF bailout till 2019

Does not include Rs50 billion exemption given to IPPs

The surge includes outgoing fiscal year’s losses estimated at $3.9b

Government has provided required funding for two critical schemes, but road projects remain partially funded

Govt to receive $3b more than the original budgetary estimates

Defence ministry expects at least $1.5b from US but no positive signals from Washington so far

Officials say government in no mood to provide any significant relief to pharmaceutical, poultry, stationery etc

Will include PM’s and MNAs’ pet projects

Dar critical of FBR’s proposals as he doesn’t want to increase taxes in election year