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PM Shehbaz Sharif Addresses Power Sector Reforms and Economic Strategy

In a decisive move, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced his concerns over the annual loss of Rs500 billion due to electricity theft. Emphasizing the urgent need to cut power prices, he highlighted the dual goals of providing relief to domestic consumers and industries while addressing systemic issues in the power sector. The Prime Minister has also underscored ongoing efforts …

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Government Approves Rs515 Billion for Development Projects Amid Fiscal Challenges

In a surprising move given Pakistan’s deteriorating fiscal condition and escalating public debt, the government has greenlighted 15 development projects amounting to a staggering Rs515 billion. This approval includes a significant $900 million foreign loan aimed at bolstering climate change efforts. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), responsible for authorizing development projects, convened a meeting to review 18 proposals, ultimately …

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Concerns Rise Over FBR’s Ambitious Revenue Target and Taxation Issues

The newly appointed chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Mahmood Langrial, has raised concerns about the feasibility of the FBR’s ambitious target of collecting Rs40 billion from traders for the current fiscal year. During a high-level meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the FBR headquarters, Langrial questioned the practicality of this goal, noting that the …

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