Tax official says Federal Board of Revenue’s performance not up to the mark.

Major push came from services sector, industrial sector contracted.

Capital injection expected to improve performance, but budget deficit to rise.

Time-bound trade concession package remains unapproved nine months after last year’s floods.

Fuel, electricity and food prices pull up the index.

FBR proposes but finance ministry opposes.

Rise meant to be in line with the international price of oil.

Economists criticise government for not taking necessary steps to resolve crisis.

Government issues notification.

Body recommends import of LNG on a fast-track basis to overcome energy shortage.