Pakistan softens stance that Afghanistan must provide guarantees through either Pakistani or international banks.

IMF and government agree to formula on energy pricing, govt agrees to 2% increase in power tariffs.

Etisalat chief may arrive next month to discuss the blocked $800m for PTCL shares

Budget deficit target set at 4 per cent, tight fiscal space unlikely to leave room for subsidies.

The government is expecting to generate an additional Rs18 billion from 4.3 million commercial consumers.

Commerce ministry lied by claiming that the EU parliament has cleared trade concessions for Pakistan.

One-third of all Kerry-Lugar aid spent ‘off the budget’; Islamabad says it can not be accounted for.

Body wants to scrap 519 projects worth Rs1.3 trillion.

PPP takes its allies on board to handle budget debate.

Govt pins hopes on building consensus on imposition of taxes.