As a result, 500MW of electricity will materialise in three years.

So far $1.6b has been released out of $12.5b promised in 2009.

Recommends regularising non-customs paid vehicles after tax payment.

Finance secretary pleads to panel not to increase allocations for health, education.

Steel-melting units will pay Rs7 per unit of electricity consumed.

Asks government to reduce the tax rate to 0.25%.

Suggests time limit, restriction on foreign firms holding major stake in local concerns.

Military may be allocated up to Rs913 billion, or one-third of federal budget.

The allocation has been made despite an official announcement that the premier will soon vacate the PM House.

Finance minister says it shows the world that Pakistan is a responsible nation, even in times of crisis.