IMF

With fresh uptick, currency has cumulatively risen 9.93%, or Rs27.76, in past five months

KSE-100 index rises 796.10 points, settles at 63,799.02

Will monitor upcoming elections; pending economic reforms, IMF loan are key determinants

Directs special panel to iron out differences over impact of airline’s bifurcation

Lender questions govt haste on PIA, circular debt schemes

Trade, Industry leaders warn a weak, coalition govt might worsen economy

Plan will increase burden on consumers using over 400 units by 41% or Rs22 billion

Energy ministry proposed settling the debt without increasing tariff and without having any impact on budget

$6.4 billion cut in deficit now equals 78% of existing foreign exchange reserves

Govt backtracks; agrees to making principal, interest payments from budget