Pakistan links upcoming negotiations with Indian support for EU concessions at the WTO.

Government set to withdraw subsidies on power to appease visiting IMF delegation.

Shaikh comes up with a carrot and stick policy for tax officials, asks to launch crackdown on 700,000 tax evaders.

Pakistan may notify power tariff increase, withdraw tax exemption in 48 hours.

No decision reached on procurement programme either.

IMF asks for more action before it can issue ‘letter of comfort’.

Islamabad attempts to keep fiscal deficit within IMF guidelines.

Planning Commission deputy chairman says over-regulation of the market has caused bad management of economy.

Finance Minister calls the first biannual meeting of the federal and provincial finance chiefs.

Move aimed at curbing smuggling estimated at $2b a year.