Despite mass campaign on expanding tax net, govt drive remains unsuccessful

Govt to pitch Diamer-Basha dam for $1.2 billion equity-partnership

PM says move will save $800m; okays WACOG resulting in 41% gas price hike

Marks third major funding round to anchor crucial initiative amid delays

Report projects 15% inflation rate for next FY

Minister scheduled to hold talks with IMF, WB bosses

Sum is insufficient to clear backlog which has already reached Rs487b

Hints at initiating reward programme for high-performing bureaucrats by making a 100% raise in salaries

Allows borrowing of Rs275b for procurement; no target set for Punjab

Funding will help pay liabilities of government, clear backlog