Approves key economic measures worth Rs48b including Rs14b for tubewell solarisation, Rs523.1m for SIFC

Food ministry is required to come up with plan to shift to market-determined prices of commodities.

Despite resource shortages and IMF conditions, govt prioritises provincial projects

Income tax receipts from salaried people rise 57% compared to last year

A key reason for not giving any new budget support loan is that Pakistan has largely exhausted its quota.

Finance Secretary Bosal urges review of allocations

Lowers inflation projection as industrial activity recovers; major macroeconomic targets yet to be achieved

IMF agrees on waiving 18% sales tax, parking more liabilities in holding company

Will pay Rs2.5b in cash; formal summary being sent to cabinet for approval

Decides to buy LNG from Azerbaijan after putting off purchases from Qatar