PM has asked Dar to stay back to look after political situation as proceeds to the UK, officials said

This leads to 5.5% widening of trade gap that stands at $16.9 billion

The WB predicted this year’s projected economic growth rate at 4.5%, which is far below the official target

Seeks legal counsel on special vehicle to be set up to deflect sanction risks associated with Russian firm

Islamabad does not have information exchange treaty with Panama

The removal of the concessionary tax regime is part of the conditions of the $6.2 billion IMF bailout programme

Says political differences blocking progress on privatisation, energy and tax reforms

Suggests changes to Banks Act that will also protect minority shareholders

Dar said that the government has achieved the July-March budget deficit target of Rs1,012 billion set by the IMF

Government changes calculation methodology, classifies 59 million as poor