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Tax returns: As filing date nears, FBR yet to come up with forms
Revenue board considering extending return filing deadline by a month .
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Contractionary monetary policy: Govt dragging feet as IMF demands interest rate hike
Finance ministry fails to convene meeting of Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board on the issue.
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Corporate governance: World Bank cautions against nepotism in SOEs
Bank urges government to stop using positions in state enterprises as prizes for political supporters.
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Review petition: Govt to challenge audit of secret funds
PML-N govt has already abolished all secret funds except those maintained by ISI and IB.
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Free (policy) advice: WB urges normalisation of trade ties with India
In a policy note, WB also advises country to open borders, reframe transit trade treaty, adopt pro-consumer policies.
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Against the rules: Auditor general continues to draw car allowance
Since January 2012, Akhtar Buland Rana has received Rs2.2 million.
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Development projects: Fund releases remain slow as govt grapples with priorities
Only Rs14.5b released in July against Rs540b annual development programme.
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Austere measures: Budget deficit stands below Rs2 trillion target
Support came from Rs48b savings by provinces, lower development spending.
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Bold steps needed to address formidable challenges, says WB
Lender asks Pakistan to remain steadfast in implementing elusive reforms.
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Executive director: Govt to appoint new WB director
Both the current and former aides to the prime minister are being considered for the prestigious job.