US opposition has made it impossible for Pakistan to find a willing investor for its part of the pipeline.

13% of development budget set aside for water programmes.

Power sector will receive a big chunk of Rs135b.

Only ‘lifeline’ consumers, using up to 100 units, will be given subsidy.

New mechanism implemented for revising oil prices on a fortnightly basis.

730,000 new consumers added despite electricity shortfall.

Suggests major slashing of fuel prices across the board.

Karkey tight-lipped until restraining order on ships is removed.

Over-reliance on India for strategic products could imperil security.

State-owned gas provider will procure LPG on a priority basis, while other companies wait five days for their turn.