budget2013

Finance minister lets finance secretary, do the talking.

Say govt failed to take action against FBR for creating confusion on 2% GST by unregistered petrol stations

The provincial coalition government under Dr Malik has yet to name the cabinet.

Former parliamentarian says China has agreed to fund the project.

Several new projects announced along with expediting work on ongoing schemes.

Say promises made earlier were never honoured, money siphoned off.

The UoP will also generate Rs700 million from its own resources over the next year.

Adviser to CM on finance says raising taxes is one option to deal with the deficit.

Finance minister accuses ANP-led government of spending lavishly.

Non-registered dealers will be subjected to higher GST payments.

One per cent increase in sales tax to fetch Rs30b more than announced earlier.

Allocates Rs175 million and Rs500 million for free hepatitis C and cancer treatment, respectively .

Rs100 million allocated for scholarships to be given to girls in select districts.

Provincial government presents an actual strategy, as opposed to its predecessors’ recitation of numbers.

Urges increase in net hydel profit share awarded to K-P.

Provinces where politicians have to earn their vote have offered the most proactive, development-oriented budgets.

PTI-led government focuses on service delivery, improving infrastructure and tax collection.

PML-N led government’s trillion-rupee budget continues to focus on the province’s agriculture and infrastructure.

Outlay increased by 22% despite austerity at federal level, Rs185 billion set aside for Annual Development Programme.

Rs3.13 billion allocated for judiciary.

Rs294 million allocated for ongoing and new schemes.

Rs5.27 billion has been reserved as block allocation.

16 more services added to the list of services liable to sales tax.

Allocations for special education, literacy and non-formal basic education noteworthy.

1,578 development schemes have been identified this year.

Opposition claims that the budget for 2013-14 is another version of the previous one.

A total of Rs17b have been allocated for new schemes.

The provincial police budget for the current year will have to cater to the dues from last year, too.

The minorities dept didn’t fare a lot better as it has been allocated the same amount for the new fiscal year.

This trend has been continuing for the past few fiscal years.

Sindh government has absolutely no plan for economic growth in the province.

Under Industries Commerce and Investment program Rs 3.134 billion will be spend for six new scheme.

Punjab government allocated 106 millions for the information and culture sector in the fiscal budget for 2013-14.

Minumum wage raised to Rs10,000, salaries for government employees raised by 10%. CM house expenses cut down by 30%

Govt employees see a salary increase; job creation highlighted.

Provincial finance minister Sirajul Haq presented the budget.

PPP said the govt has crushed the masses with the new budget.

Business community still have time to cajole, coax or maybe even bribe the govt into making changes in the final draft

MNCs praise tax measures aimed at broadening tax net, but express concern over some other steps.

Experts say govt should rely more on direct taxes.

Analysts remain bullish on the KSE-100 index for the fiscal year 2014.

Only a small chunk of it is projected to be used in procuring crime-fighting tools and gear.

The government had earlier announced that government employees will not be getting an increment this year.

Senators to question raise in petrol price and GST before budget’s passage.

Three national parties will present the K-P, Sindh, and Punjab budgets on the same day.

Khursheed Shah says he will support the budget if the govt accepts their suggestion.

Farooq Sattar calls budget ‘traditional, says it will add to people’s problems.

Defence budget should be made available to people’s representatives for auditing, says IHI.

Chief Justice asks how prices can be raised without Parliament’s approval.

New taxes, including a tax on marriage expenses, will only overburden the common man.