Budget hurdle cleared as PML-N, PPP settle issues

• Govt agrees to reduce GST on solar panels from 18pc to 10pc
• Collection of tax on digital services handed over to provinces
• PIDCL to oversee federal projects in all provinces
• Funds for Sindh varsities to be maintained

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the ruling PML-N has finally agreed to four major demands of its key ally PPP, thus paving the way for the federal budget’s smooth passage in the National Assembly.

Taking the floor during the budget debate in the lower house of parliament on Wednesday...