Budget2015-16

Proposal comes in the face of regional competition, high production cost.

Say market is totally documented, contributes a lot to national kitty.

Dar is targeting 5.5% growth for 2015-16, which is considered ambitious due to a tight fiscal policy he is following

CPEC is not a single project or route, but the question is which route to take first

MQM invites PML-F, PML-Q and PTI to prepare budget proposal.

Plans to introduce additional slab with rate of 7.5%

Says the budget for next year will be presented on June 5, and would also be people-friendly

PM urges new budget should focus on welfare of the common man

Only 20% of total development funds will come from foreign loans

Five more ministers are likely to be inducted soon after the budget session of parliament

Huge amount stuck in refund claims has squeezed their finances.

Calls for fixing duty rate at Rs3,000 on import of laptops, computers.

Benchmark 100-share index loses 196.87 points.

APCC approves major macroeconomic targets; better energy supply, competitive exchange rate to aid growth

They reduced the AJK development budget

Patients said to be at risk as temperature rises in the capital

There is no way a security state would become a social-welfare state just by wishing it to be so

The cabinet meeting was held after three months due to alleged differences between PM and Chaudhry Nisar

‘Eliminating undernourishment can add 2-3 % to GDP’

A resolution is unanimously adopted; forensic examination bill also tabled

Tax hike likely to affect higher income individuals

Instead of encouraging the private sector to promote education, the government has imposed heavy taxes on them

Government planned to equip up to two million more people with technical and vocational training

I have requested the speaker to adjourn the upcoming session of the assembly and address this issue

Residents in vulnerable areas will get mosquito repellant and medicines, says Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman

PTI says of the Rs345 billion allocated for ADP, govt has spent only Rs167 billion

Bill passed un-amended on condition that a discussion on law and order be allowed.

Businessmen welcome one percentage point cut in policy rate.

Says businessmen will not be able to bear further tax burden.

Will be the highest in country’s history; recommendation will be sent to PM

First climate expenditure review launched

In a culture that values women in terms of childbearing, home-making roles, high maternal mortality appears ironic

Government drive enrols more students, but fewer teachers available for them

Meeting called after rapprochement between PM, Nisar

Parliamentarians flay Centre over tribal area’s previous budget

Speakers highlight shortage of schools and teachers

Pakistan’s social security programmes do not protect even 10% of the population, says speaker

Party leaders in Hyderabad demand funding for development projects

Most cities have 100,000 listings, Pakistan’s lodgings remain largely absent

SBP slashes policy rate by 100 basis points, bringing it down to 7%

CM says allocation of funds depends on amount released by the federal govt.

6,000 books distributed among public school students.

FPCCI wants horticulture export policy.

Was set at 4.9% of GDP; may need IMF waiver for next loan tranche

Allocating funds to local councils will earn public trust, encourage taxation.

GIDC bill and proposed CGT hike also kept the market under pressure.

Around 600 girls passed matric exam from the district

Benchmark 100-share index drops 12.12 points.

PPP, PTI representatives fail to show up at all-parties conference on education

It is uncertain whether the budget for 2015-16 will be presented in the current session or a fresh one will be called