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ANP warns of withdrawing support if government ignores its recommendations.

MQM refuses to end its opposition to RGST, saying the govt should tax big landlords instead.

RGST, increase in sugarcane prices the reasons, say millers.

Standing Committee on Finance Chairman Ahmed Ali says the body has neither approved nor rejected the RGST bill.

Media discusses the opposition the govt faces in implementing the RGST, while criticising certain stakeholders.

Senators debate RGST amidst reservations from government allies and the opposition.

MQM abstention, PML-N support paves way for unanimous passage by Senate panel.

MQM, PML-N abstain; ANP, BNP-Awami support results in a tie, raising chances of the law winning initial approval.

Federal Minister for Commerce Amin Fahim hints at banning livestock export.

No matter how low the tax rates, every citizen of a democracy will express outrage when asked to pay more.

Revision of RGST to 15%, month’s delay in imposition cited as reasons.

PML-N says if wasteful expenditures are not cut whatever is collected will fall into the hands of the corrupt mafia.

Report on the bill will be presented within the next 14 days.

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani told corruption in Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) decreased.

FPCCI disapproves of the RGST and urges the government to take the business community into confidence.

Opportunities came and went but the finance ministry failed to impress the cabinet to rally around the bill.

The government faces an uphill task to enforce RGST and flood surcharge in an attempt to gather much-needed funds.

And why opposing it means supporting evaders.

IMF authorities say the introduction of RGST bill marks start of implementation of conditions agreed with the Fund.

Salaried class will be directly hit by imposition of flood tax, RGST and property tax in Sindh: Altaf.

Militants raise funds via sources located outside Pakistan or by extorting Nato supply convoys, says Holbrooke.

ANP is not yet on board for the levy of a new tax in the country, said its chief in a press conference.

PM says no political party including PML-N had rejected RGST.

The new bill carries only cosmetic changes from the withdrawn VAT bill.

MQM calls RGST, flood surchage bill last nail in economy's coffin; PML-N calls it a recipe for complete disaster.

Media discusses the possibility of the the RGST and flood tax being implemented and its implications for the country.

It is true that RGST is unavoidable,even in these days of economic contraction, IMF or no IMF.

General Sales Tax Bill draft also excuses 184 textile units from paying sales tax on utilities.

Friends and foes alike vow to block legislation, ignoring PM’s sweet talk in NA, calling the tax 'anti-people'.

Nisar slams RGST, flood tax, as opposition parties jointly vow to block the passage of imposing new taxes on masses.

US Special Envoy Richard Holbrooke says Washington supports proposed RGST bill, plans to reform tax system.

Federal cabinet approves bill to overhaul tax regime primarily to rebuild flood-hit areas.

Those involved in tax fraud will be put on trial and awarded a jail sentence of up to five years.

Government considering applying a major cut of Rs330 billion, levying time-bound regulatory duties.

Islamabad decides to go solo to secure IMF tranche as federal and provincial secretaries' meeting remains fruitless.

In the 1990s, when Pakistan was not a strategic asset like it is today, we would have been dumped a long time back.

Full input tax refunds to be allowed, exemptions to be revoked.