Okays new scheme for civilians; pension bill now 4th-largest budget expense

IMF objects to power rate cut for commercial users, wealth tax

FM to get NA approval on Friday; not ready to reverse tax hike for salaried class

Allocations for state organs surge by up to 63% despite dire fiscal conditions

Rs250b reduction aimed at creating fiscal space for tax withdrawals

Proposes exclusion of independent spouse’s assets from wealth statements

Senate panel told govt only proposed withdrawing Rs337b in budget

Delays impact US investment plans, raise concerns over energy strategy

Plans to collect Rs70b by increasing valuations to 90% of market prices

Exporters demanded increase in fixed income tax rate from 1% to 1.5% instead of reverting back to normal tax regime.