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Poverty level: Calculation methodology comes under scrutiny
Govt to take political parties on board to address concerns about data.
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New electricity rate: Farmers win power subsidy bonanza
The Rs23b package comes a day after IMF approved a bailout plan for the country and could invite the lender’s scrutiny
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Loan conditions: IMF delegation to solicit assurances of compliance
Govt will have to commit to implementing politically unpopular reforms.
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Financial respite: IMF bails out cash-strapped Pakistan
Executive Board approves $6.7 billion loan; Islamabad to receive $540 million immediately.
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Business rankings: Pakistan slips on global competitive ratings
Law and order, cost of terrorism and corruption eat away previous gains.
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IMF approves $6.7 bn loan for Pakistan
"Despite the challenges it faces, Pakistan is a country with abundant potential," the IMF said.
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Still a sunrise industry?: FBR retains CNG sector’s special regime status
Waives penalties, additional GST, allows sector to file returns on quarterly basis.
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Tax collection: Next IMF tranche in jeopardy as FBR misses target again
Provisional results show revenue collection jumps 17% but falls short of monthly target by Rs14 billion .
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Illicit trade of cigarettes costs exchequer Rs20 billion a year
Euromonitor and FBR officials say market is flooded with smuggled, non-duty paid brands in absence of law enforcement.
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Fleet replacement: PIA seeks Rs3.3 billion for acquiring 10 aircraft
ECC to decide on flag carrier’s request in upcoming meeting.