Govt misses collection targets by another Rs38 billion, deficit now at 6.5%.

Decision taken at meeting of the NLC’s board of directors, chaired by Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.

Initially 100MW will be generated through conversion of coal into gas.

Former adviser sees ‘mysterious’ rise in remittances, fears income from illegal sources making into remittances.

For every Rs100 spent on a development project, Rs22 is used for perks, salaries and ‘other’ expenses.

Dates for talks yet to be set with ministry busy in finalising budget deficit and tax collection figures.

Govt accepts his resignation after week-long efforts to dissuade him failed.

Reasons that compelled him to resign will persist: sources.

IESCO charges Kashmiris less than cost of production and makes its other customers pay the difference.

Partly agrees to demands of financing mega energy projects.