Infrastructure projects get preference over education and space technology initiatives

FinMin presents Rs17.6tr budget; Gross federal revenues estimated at Rs19.3tr; Provinces to get Rs8.2tr share in taxes

Govt targets Rs64b in revenue from taxes on digital platforms, courier services

Middle class to feel heat as digital platforms, solar panels, cars and couriers among key targets

2.7% growth slower than 3.6% target population formula shift proposed in NFC inflation 'a fantastic story'

Represents surge of Rs2tr in first year of current govt, despite withdrawal of many tax breaks

Government managed to consolidate economic recovery by avoiding a ‘sugar rush’

Fiscal path to get narrower in next financial year

New statistics reflect changes in prices of goods and services

Think-tank urges govt to choose between home-grown recipes, IMF prescriptions