Minister says govt agrees with PML-N’s policy, but wants to further refine the law

Cast doubt over Rs814b fiscal adjustment announced by the govt

Delay caused by divergent views of ministries, govt intervention sought to resolve issue

Says project can face delay due to country’s inability to resolve land disputes

Reduces tax collection target, imposes regulatory duty on 312 tariff lines, increases sales tax on LNG supply

Asad Umar says govt has introduced steep fiscal adjustment of 2.1% of GDP, equal to Rs814 billion

Imported coal-fired projects put on backburner; two new hydropower projects to be proposed for inclusion

Increasing gas prices for power sector will hike electricity costs by 12%

Wants to make the most of euphoria among expats over contribution to dam fund

May ask China to sign agreements during PM’s visit in November