Says country facing fiscal emergency, revenue collection target increased to Rs1.63 trillion.

Shaikh says that the total amount written off before banks were privatised was Rs96 billion.

Pakistan rules out treaty without a condition of getting cashable financial guarantees on Kabul-bound goods.

In 2009-10 the literacy rate marginally increased due to an increase in the literacy ratio of females in rural areas.

Transit trade hit snags as differences emerged over the interpretation of the agreement.

Custom officials, importers and clearing agents were involved in the racket.

Negotiating teams have decided to consolidate on already-agreed points, says Hafeez Sheikh.

Project extended for six months, $130m already spent.

Unemployment stands at 5.6% in 2009-10 against 5.5% in previous year.

Govt proposes it should be applied to BPS 17 and above, PML-N wants it across the board.