International Monetary Fund

It comes mainly because of hike in prices of perishable food items

Committee formed to discuss issue which will give boost to construction sector

At long last the Council of Common Interests (CCI) met after 13 months or so

This comes amid steep rise in public debt and liabilities in past one year

Assumptions suggest average exchange rate of Rs160.64 to a dollar by end of FY20

Locust attack has also played havoc with key crops

May impose additional taxes of around Rs150b to achieve collection target

Sees budget deficit soaring to 7.6%, introduces major changes in loan conditions

Reza Baqir cites low savings rate as major reason for balance of payments problem

Later, it is feared to return to depreciation phase in Q4