With elections around the corner, Pakistan could deviate from path of fiscal consolidation

Upcoming polls could affect growth momentum, says international lender

Bank’s licence has become pricey as central bank is not issuing any new ones

Move indicates growing fiscal constraint, opposed by commerce ministry

Exhibited an obvious case of a conflict of interest between both parties

Proposed amendments will enable AGP to fulfil duties in an effective manner

Expects to earn minimum of Rs25b from sale, amount to bridge budget deficit.

Govt notifies Haq Nawaz as acting auditor general

Move comes after two provinces declined to contribute share in the scheme

Crosses full-year’s target in nine months, standing at $23.4b; monthly import bill hits record high