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PM appoints son-in-law to key World Bank post
Finance minister, Economic Affairs Division voice dissent, cite Azeemul Haq’s ineligibility for the job.
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Unsanctioned postings: PAC asks NADRA to sack two deputy chairmen
Seeks de-notification within seven days.
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While forex reserves run low, government undecided on fresh IMF loan
Political implications of another deal weigh heavily on decision makers.
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Reversing trend: Balance of trade shows signs of significant improvement
Data suggests exports continue to increase while imports decline.
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Tax evasion : FBR to serve notices to 300 lawmakers
FBR will ask the non-filers to deposit a penalty of Rs5,000 and file the tax returns within the stipulated time.
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Key projects: PAC smells corruption in use of foreign funds
Members fear projects financed via Kerry-Lugar package could be subject to financial impropriety.
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All in a day’s work: ECC okays errant clause in Qadirpur gas price agreement
Allows unlimited export of sugar, PPL’s acquisition of Tullow assets in South Asia.
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Winning votes?: PIDC funds to be diverted to PM, deputy PM’s constituencies
Government apparently considering giving out funds as cash stipends to over 5,000 people in their constituencies.
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Redirecting funds: To accommodate PM, govt slashes FATA budget by Rs4b
Annual allocation of Rs16b cut by one-fourth; funds to be used in PM’s discretionary fund.
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Access to Justice Programme: PAC goes soft on judicial academy’s car purchases
Conditionally condones irregular purchase of imported vehicles during ban.









