Commission proposed to determine salaries of government employees.

Average project completion period increases from 10 years to 21 years.

Trade maximisation, removal of non-tariff barriers to be taken up during talks.

Pakistan's request for multi-billion-dollar-bailout denied initially, was only secured after White House intervention.

Relations with IMF may come under further strain.

Ministry seeks an additional Rs8 billion to speed up work on dams.

Divide between those advocating a free market and those advocating protectionism degenerates into heated arguments.

Government faced with reduced options, likely to opt for Extended Fund Facility.

Hardships lessened when hydroelectricity reached the area.

PC board allows appointment of manager for the transaction.