Amount increases meagre 0.8%, stands at $2.76b during July-June

Currency falls 5.29% after closing at Rs121.55 on Friday

Finance ministry, however, says option to be exercised by next government

Hike comes as economy prepares to deal with increasing inflationary pressure

Move meant to deal with inflation, current account and fiscal deficits

SBP says improvement in infrastructure creates opportunities

Says target of 6.2% unlikely to be met; inflation to be higher

Pakistan falls short by $1b as oil-exporting and producing countries cut back

Made operational worldwide to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

Plantation has already been delayed this season; could affect output