IMF seeks changes in Act to bring transparency, ensure competitive process for SOE sales

Notifications issued to discontinue multiple pensions

Trade deficit widens 35% in December as imports grow

SBP can cut policy rate further without fiscal, external sector risks

FBR manages to restrict tax collection shortfall to Rs386b

In the previous quarter (April-June), economic growth stood at 3.3%.

Salaried class pushed to edge after govt and IMF increased tax burden to 39%

Faceless assessment substantially reduces container clearance time, curbs arm twisting

Increases standard income tax to 44% to largely recoup tax losses

Finance ministry cites stability on fiscal and external fronts, which indicates optimistic outlook