Outgoing chairman leaves Rs2.6tr portfolio of projects including Diamer Bhasha Dam

Decides to continue subsidies on essential edible items to cushion low-income people against soaring inflation

FBR cannot recover taxes in most of cases identified by OECD

No immediate bailouts expected from friendly countries

Wide gap pushes govt to search for dollars amid reluctance to take tough decisions

Recommends drastic steps for curbing budget, current account deficits

This is highest rate recorded since Jan 2020

Requires Rs1.24tr in remaining two months to achieve revised annual target

Economy may grow 4% as it confronts inflation risks, external sector pressures

Ministry opposes brief extension, suggests new names for appointment as governor