The big boss may be IMF, but Pakistan remains a sovereign nation, not a subject of the Fund.

Centre, provinces struggle to reach consensus over fiscal space; KP says demand could push provinces into deficit.

Extra FBR revenue to stay with Centre; "strategic needs" may require Rs1.3-1.7tr.

The big boss may be IMF, but Pakistan remains a sovereign nation, not a subject of the Fund.

PM Shehbaz says “welfare and prosperity of Pakistan's great nation has been given utmost priority” in the budget.

For a government that spent its first two years ‘firefighting’, this is the first budget that makes political choices.

Budget keeps lender’s targets intact on revenue, deficit, primary surplus.