Asad Umar says debt projected to grow to $105b by 2020

Only four of the seven members voted in favour of the bill

Was referred to body without technical, financial appraisal

Additionally reduces Punjab and Sindh wheat export quotas by half

Country’s tax capacity estimated to be 22.3% of GDP, revenue gap of over 11%

Warns insecurity may disrupt economic activities, increase military spending

Benefits of falling crude oil prices offset by weak performance of exports

Dar again fails to convince opposition on privatisation of national carrier

Standing committee fears anyone can exploit the scheme to legalise the assets

Ignores instructions and objections raised by technical wing