Govt chooses easier path to raise revenue, tough questions left unanswered

President Mamnoon promulgates ordinance that will allow govt to separate airline’s liabilities

Single-stage tax rate will be 7-8% compared to existing 17% GST

Evaluation report pins blame on govt’s disinterest, overzealous agenda

Board members, management wanted Rs3.5 billion per month to pay off debt

Promulgation of ordinance eyed for repealing PIA Act

Alleges that drugs are imported under concessionary regime, then sent to other countries

Top official says privatising entity would be unwise

Mini-budget, base effect to kick in; pressure to increase steadily

Duty on imports hiked by 1%; more taxes levied to secure IMF tranche