K-P budget to be approved only after Imran’s nod, says CM’s aide

[ad_1] PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Advisor on Information Barrister Dr Saif has said that the provincial budget will not be approved without consultation with Patron-in-Chief Imran Khan. He noted that people voted for the vision of the Patron-in-Chief therefore all key decisions, including the budget, should reflect the public mandate. Speaking to the media, Dr … Read more

Ministry asked to get IMF nod for oil tax

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Ministry of Finance to swiftly secure consent of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for imposing sales tax on petroleum products as the matter has stalled investments of $6 billion in refinery upgrade projects. The government had earlier agreed to remove sales tax exemption … Read more