Rs2.8 trillion plan discussed with IMF during weekend. Centre wants provinces to contribute Rs1.4 trillion

PM backs massive tariff reductions to open economy amid IMF concerns

It will pile pressure on SBP to reduce policy rate significantly

Shortfall of Rs111b comes despite record new taxes, threatens mini-budget

Only two serious bidders emerge as privatisation deadline approaches

PC board discusses giving hotel on lease or developing it as joint venture

Govt also approved Rs78 billion in incentive package for its banks and exchange companies to boost foreign remittances

Finance minister to receive briefings on operations of these firms today

Govt releases simple bilingual income tax return form

The report details the pros and cons of the three options – outright sale, joint venture deal and the 99-year lease.