PM aide says people will not repatriate all offshore assets estimated at $130b

Currency ends at Rs115 in the inter-bank market

Mandate approved by CDWP overlaps with Board of Investment’s functions

Project will depend on local funds as international bodies were reluctant to finance it

Planning Commission’s deputy chairman Sartaj Aziz says joint ventures with Chinese counterparts need of the hour

Three foreign-funded schemes meant to tackle root causes of militancy in tribal areas

Admits government does not have funds to clear all power sector liabilities, but will clear Rs140b within two weeks

Country will require $27 billion in external financing next year

Govt says IMF’s baseline scenario does not reflect its recent policy measures

Calls it imperfect that favours provinces, gives inadequate resources to centre