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Rabi water shortage a potential tinderbox
Irsa estimates 10-15% water shortage for Rabi season.
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EU yet to finalise trade concessions for Pakistan
The delay is giving rise to fears that the final package may not be all that beneficial.
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2001 survey may be used to catch tax dodgers
Govt contemplates using controversial Musharraf-era tax survey data to broaden the tax base and catch tax dodgers.
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If the finance minister does not disclose assets, who will?
Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh is yet to declare his assets and the amount he paid in taxes last year.
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Floods to cause a loss of $1.6b in trade
Latest assessment by IMF shows exports expected to shrink while imports will rise following the floods.
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German investment contingent on reforms
Investment in energy sector is dependent upon Pakistan’s ability to reform the sector as recommended in a report.
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Rs5.5b secret funding to intelligence outfit
Musharraf had released Rs5.5b to the premier intelligence agency out of funds allocated to the finance ministry.
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Govt allows duty-free import of raw sugar
Government waives the 25 per cent regulatory duty on the import of raw sugar.
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PAC accuses spy agencies of negligence
PAC accuses intelligence agencies harassing journalists and spying on politicians instead of performing their duties.
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Floods affect 40 per cent of small borrowers
Recent floods have adversely affected four out of ten borrowers of a small loan.









