Despite IMF commitment, govt unlikely to meet Rs30b privatisation target

Move comes after real-estate sector backlash; broader relief ahead of budget

The key positions are said to be mostly filled with people having allegiance to the political leaderships.

Blames complex interplay of factors for delay; Proposes enhancing stakeholders' coordination

Govt clears project despite 240% escalation, demands answers from WAPDA

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Declines taking matter back to IMF; sends 18% GST waiver proposal for review

Senior administration officials unaware of heavy profiteering in provinces

The government plans to reduce tariffs on around 55 products by remaining within the WTO framework

Lender warns deviation from reforms, or climate shocks could derail recovery