Reduced hydel generation will cause six to eight hours of load-shedding across the country.

Meeting discussed transfer of 131 properties to PTCL.

Cites poor performance by donor agency’s country office and provincial govt.

Central bank buys $250 million, speculations rife about an understanding with foreign exchange companies.

85 million cubic feet of gas reallocated for industries. Four IPPs to be converted to coal.

The four provinces and federal government agreed on a formula to share the cost of holding local government elections.

Minister of State for Commerce Dastgir says country needs to widen export base.

Only one federal secretary attended the meeting.

Panel conducts interviews of five out of six shortlisted candidates.

90% exports to EU to be duty free under the regime; export revenue to improve by $1 billion annually.