The federal budget deficit shot up to Rs1.4 trillion during first half of current fiscal year despite a tight control over expenditures, as the centre and provinces are set to meet this week under the banner of National Finance Commission (NFC).
Action to be taken if lawmakers development funds given out of order: SC
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Wednesday Feb 03, 2021 Can the prime minister approve development grants according to the law, Constitution and judicial decisions? SC asks
Apex court asks attorney general to seek directives from the government on the matter and revert
PM Imran Khan had last week approved a Rs500m development grant for MPs
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan said it will take action if anything is out of order in the matter of the prime minister approving development funds for MPs. Can the prime minister approve development grants according to the law, Constitution and judicial decisions? asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that ensuring availability of essential food items on affordable rates is top priority of the government.
He was chairing a weekly review meeting in Islamabad regarding prices of essential items and their availability across Pakistan.
The meeting was informed that difference between wholesale and retail prices shows failure of market committees.
The meeting decided to immediately dissolve existing market committees in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Prime Minister on this occasion directed to take prompt action against officers in case of any negligence.
SC takes notice of PM Imran Khan s move to approve lawmakers funds
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A file photo of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday took notice of Prime Minister Imran Khan s move to announce development grants worth Rs500mn. Can the prime minister approve development grants according to the law, Constitution and judicial decisions? asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
The two-member bench of the apex court comprising Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Maqbool Baqir took notice of the matter during the hearing of a case and summoned the attorney general.
The apex court tasked the attorney general to seek directives from the government regarding the matter and provide an answer to the Supreme Court.