Debt office balked at 8% all-in cost vs 6% target; financing needs hit 20% of GDP

CDWP defers decision as Wapda blames rupee devaluation for 51% of increase

Estimates financing needs at 22-25% of GDP, CAD at $4.5b against official $2.5b

World Bank says Pakistan's growth rate not enough to create jobs for 3.6m people

Ministry warns of supply cuts, unrest; CCOE yet to take up 22-cargo summary

Salaried contribution rises to Rs629b as realty, agriculture and retail stay untaxed

Conventional cars face up to 10% levy; penalty on missing export target

Govt scraps plan for new tax agency

Industry contracts 4.7%, govt approves $14.8b import data revision to fill gap

Talks remain inconclusive as industry warns of Rs10b revenue loss, cites no legal basis