Statistics reveal a decline to 12.4% amid sluggish growth and double-digit inflation.

World leaders complain about lethargic decision-making process as investment falls to all-time low.

Bank will not provide funds if competitive bidding is not ensured.

No short-term solution to the problem, ministry tells PM Ashraf.

Revenue shortfall led to less transfers to provinces from federal divisible pool.

Economic managers unsure where Rs70 billion spent.

Negotiator says a clause in draft Pak-US investment treaty addresses essential security.

Tokyo agrees to finance power houses of the 4,500MW project.

Bilateral investment treaty under discussion opens all sectors to foreign investment, including defence.

Both agree on clauses dealing with financial, insurance services.