Major shift prioritises energy projects, slashes social sector funding

Thakot-Raikot Karakoram highway section approved ahead of PM Sharif’s visit to Beijing next week

Govt needs funds for Basha dam, once again wants to include it in CPEC

Predicts 14.5% rate for May amid IMF’s proposal to impose 18% sales tax

Loan contingent upon granting preferred creditor status to the US Exim Bank

Economic load shedding to continue, says power minister

Warns of investment withdrawal as sales slump 38%, illicit trade surges

ECC diverts funds to satellite launch, hikes consumer costs; raises IB budget

Official circles puzzled by PM’s decision to seek outside help despite IMF script

It leads to evasion of income tax, sales tax and federal excise duty