Prime minister’s adviser says govt will offer subsidies in a ‘disciplined’ budget.

Gilani promises relief to public in terms of inflation, taxes.

Vague data on tax evaders has made meeting revenue targets impossible, say officials.

Independent expert highlights startling inaccuracies in official poverty figures.

Federating units behind budget surplus target in first half of fiscal year.

Planning Commission accepts flaws in PSDP project approval, recommends changes.

Officials say US ‘pressurising Pakistan to accede to its terms’.

Power subsidies, debt servicing and delay in disbursement of CSF cited as major reasons.

Neighbours sign three pacts to further trade ties.

Exports remain flat while imports rise in double digits in July-January.