FBR now has to collect Rs8.3b per day to meet the year’s target.

Govt needs time to incorporate commitments given to IMF.

Move aimed at keeping budget deficit at 4 per cent of GDP.

Federal minister accused of receiving more than Rs20 million in the NICL scam.

Pakistan softens stance that Afghanistan must provide guarantees through either Pakistani or international banks.

IMF and government agree to formula on energy pricing, govt agrees to 2% increase in power tariffs.

Etisalat chief may arrive next month to discuss the blocked $800m for PTCL shares

Budget deficit target set at 4 per cent, tight fiscal space unlikely to leave room for subsidies.

The government is expecting to generate an additional Rs18 billion from 4.3 million commercial consumers.

Commerce ministry lied by claiming that the EU parliament has cleared trade concessions for Pakistan.