LAHORE, June 13 (APP): Chief Minister Advisor on Health Khwaja Salman Rafique terming provincial budget 2016-17 development-oriented has said no burden of taxes has been put on the people. “43 percent more funds have been allocated for health sector in the new budget compared to last year which reflects the commitment of the government for […]
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Budget reflects govt’s commitment for uplift in health sector
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Main features of Punjab budget 2016-17
LAHORE, June 13 (APP): Following is the details and background of main salient features of Punjab Budget 2016-17 presented by Provincial Finance Minister Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha in Punjab Assembly here Monday. In the recent years, the focus of Pakistan’s government has been on consolidation of macroeconomic fundamentals and reviving and maintaining the growth momentum. […]
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Punjab Finance Bill 2016 tabled in PA
LAHORE, Jun 13 (APP): Provincial Finance Minister Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha on Monday presented the Punjab Finance Bill 2016 during the Punjab Assmebly session with Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan in the chair. The Finance Bill 2016 will be effective from July 1, 2016. Following is the text of the Punjab Finance Bill 2016: “A […]
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Budget revenue and capital receipts
LAHORE, June 13 (APP): Following is the general abstract of revenue and capital receipt as per document of provincial budget 2016-2017 presented in Punjab Assembly here on Monday: ———————————————————————— RECEIPTS Budget Revised Budget Estimates Estimates Estimates 2015-2016 2015-2016 2016-2017 ———————————————————————— Provincial consolidated fund 1,447,241.814 1,452,855.944 1,681,416.623 General revenue receipts 1,144,558.319 1,135,771.201 1,319,966.142 Federal Divisible Pool […]
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Punjab budget termed historic, pro-people
FAISALABAD, June 13 (APP): Various segments of the society, terming the Punjab Budget 2016-17 as historic and pro-people said that it will help in improving the life standard of the masses especially farmers by boosting up trade and commercial activities in the province. Giving reaction here on Monday night, former senior vice president Faisalabad Chamber […]
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Ayesha Ghous Pasha presents second budget
LAHORE, June 13 (APP): Dr Ayesha Ghous Pasha presented her second budget as the provincial finance minister for the fiscal 2016-17 in the Punjab Assembly here on Monday. She had also a credit to unveil Punjab budget 2015-16, first as the provincial finance minister.