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Rs250b cut likely to affect social sector, IT, health and housing
Major shift prioritises energy projects, slashes social sector funding
APCC huddle to okay one of two proposals floated for PSDP
Tug-of-war between planning, finance ministries threatens FY24-25 development budget
Move comes as ministries seek Rs2.8tr in budget for ongoing, fresh schemes
Will pour funds into digital information infrastructure
Says special attention needed for underdeveloped districts
PM bans creating new positions, making any major purchases amid economic strain
IMF grants waiver after govt misses budget surplus target despite slowdown
A year under coalition govt triggered 25% surge in per capita debt