Country rep says wide-ranging steps to repair macroeconomic stability needed

Faces challenge of collecting Rs750b in June to meet annual target

IMF seeks further adjustment to budget gap; discussions will begin this week

PM gives directive to save power producers from default, open revolving fund

Barter trade had earlier been proposed due to sanctions imposed by West

Finance ministry says country in vicious cycle of high inflation, currency depreciation

Ismail says PM petrol relief package is for every household with below Rs40,000 monthly income

Planning ministry issues budget ceilings to dozens of divisions for FY23

Finance minister shoots down proposal, also refuses to raise tax on salaried class

IMF emphasises upon 'urgency of concrete policy actions, including removing fuel and energy subsidies'