Privatisation Commission also approves commercial takeover of two state-owned entities.

National trading agency accumulates further outstanding dues, ECC told.

Government to sell 26% shares without transferring liabilities. Privatisation for HEC and NPCC approved as well.

Two EVPs, one of them allegedly involved in concealing bad loans, win extension.

Committee formed to settle old claims made by Pakistani investors.

Says it will focus on transferring expenditure to the provinces.

Finance ministry spokesman says IMF projections are not the same as those of the government’s.

Secretary says Dec 2014 deadline for sell-off can be extended.

Asks India to identify some 100 items it intends to take off sensitive list.

Admits that the govt’s claim to increase the tax net has been unrealistic.