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IMF programme ‘on track’, govt insists
Coming Fund team visit is routine, not a ‘review’.
Khaleeq Kiani
Senate panel resents inclusion of 44 unapproved projects in PSDP
Centre promises to invest $3bn in Karachi projects.
Nepra holds KE responsible for 19 deaths
K-Electric blames urban flooding due to rain and encroachment around power installations.
As harvest wilts, govt mulls incentives to boost cotton production
It was argued that a helping hand from the government could further boost additional output.
Under-fire govt beats retreat on GIDC amnesty
Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh says the premier has ordered that the matter be referred to the Supreme Court.
Outcry causes govt rethink of gas cess relief
Omar Ayub says the cabinet had detailed discussions on the GIDC issue and various questions being raised in the media.
Rs210bn GIDC write-off is ‘no free lunch’, says Omar
The agreement is the handiwork of Asad Umar and Abdul Razak Dawood.
A bad first year
The market sentiment and investor confidence remain uncertain.
Experts term draft renewable energy policy deficient
Centre warned against ‘trespassing’ on the powers delegated in the 18th Amendment.
Prices of petroleum products cut after considerable confusion
5.8pc reduction announced for September
Ecnec gives go-ahead to projects worth Rs579bn
Empowers CDWP to approve schemes up to Rs10bn
Govt unveils gas sector overhaul to spur investment
Five global companies cleared for next LNG terminal; deal offered to industry on overdue GIDC payments.
Policy rate under spotlight as exports, jobs slump
Finance minister takes stock of macro adjustments.
Power ministry slammed over corruption, mismanagement
PML-N lawmakers walk out of NA panel meeting; PTI members threaten sit-in over non-provision of electricity connections.
CDWP okays projects worth Rs216.5bn
Clears two mega transport schemes for Karachi.
In first year, govt sees record high fiscal deficit
All major fiscal indicators show deterioration over the outgoing fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2019.
Rs50bn development funds released since July, more than half for security spending
Rest of PSDP releases remains slow, latest data shows.
Cabinet body urges talks with China on key railway project
Clears draft CPEC Authority bill for cabinet approval.
PM sets up body to help meet FATF targets
"The committee is mandated to steer the national effort on FATF," says a notification issued by the PM Office.
Investors, lenders critical of renewable energy policy
Participants suggest annual targets for each technology should be set and followed up with implementation schedules.