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Planning Minister expresses resolve to expand tax net

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the need to expand the tax net and promoting exports of the country. Presiding over a meeting of the Central Development Working Party held in Islamabad today, he said that over fifty percent of total expenditure is consumed by debt servicing.

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Deputy PM vows to achieve self-sufficiency in energy

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed government’s unwavering commitment to support the petroleum industry and achieving energy self-sufficiency in Pakistan. He was chairing the second meeting of the Committee constituted by the Prime Minister on Petroleum Industry Issues. The Committee reviewed the progress on the actionable points of first

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PM Shehbaz vows to ensure country’s economic growth

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the commitment to bringing economic growth and stability in the country. Chairing a meeting of federal cabinet in Islamabad today, he said we have to provide productive employment and reduce expenditures, in addition to shrinking circular debt in gas and power sectors. He emphasized

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Ahsan directs Balochistan govt to identify project bottlenecks

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has directed the government of Balochistan to identify and present any bottlenecks hindering project execution and ensure their urgent resolution. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad to review the progress on Public Sector Development Programme projects in Balochistan. The Minister emphasized the need to optimize

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