Pakistan is expected to collect Rs1,468 billion from the petroleum levy in the current fiscal year, according to an IMF report. Citizens are already facing a heavy financial burden from the levy, which the government plans to increase annually over the next few years. The levy applies to all petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and […]
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Lawmakers lash out over IMF corruption report
ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary committees of both houses on Wednesday saw heated criticism as lawmakers accused the government of failing to curb corruption and claimed the IMF’s newly released “Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment” singled out parliament and state institutions. Read More: IMF’s GCDA Report: Rhetoric Vs Rationality Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, however, firmly rejected this interpretation, insisting that […]
IMF corruption report a wake-up call for Pakistan, says Abbasi
The Awam Pakistan Party (APP) on Thursday cautioned that Pakistan cannot move forward without ensuring the supremacy of law and the Constitution, warning that the latest IMF report on corruption should serve as a serious wake-up call for the country’s leadership. Read More: IMF reported deep-rooted corruption risks in Pakistan’s governance system Speaking at a press conference […]