CPI not truly reflecting real inflation

APTMA’s strike call for August 7 stands, govt refuses to accept demands

Offers amnesty scheme to traders; will not audit their income tax returns for 3 years.

Taxmen fall short of July revenue target by nearly Rs8 billion; new taxes hit oil products, electricity

Country to spend Rs14.5b on the exercise, which will begin in March 2016.

SECP begins serving notices to 23 aid groups that failed to file audited accounts

Also wants NAB to expedite inquiry into MCB privatisation

Finance ministry proposes changes to law that allows entry of new players

Traders back out of agreement, reject 0.3% levy as well; talks with govt bear no result

Balochistan govt challenges Islamabad’s rationale