Loan write-offs announced for people in Lower Dir, Upper Dir and Shangla.

Govt appoints second chairman on a temporary basis in less than a month.

Report states budget deficit was understated by Rs532 billion.

Authorities receive $1.2b in six months, 67% higher than previous year.

Project team seeking Rs5b, with immediate release of Rs2b.

Parliamentary panel opposes legal cover for body, says needs more info to decide.

Says fiscal reforms can lessen Pakistan’s dependence on bank borrowing.

Pakistan needs 7% annual growth rate or unemployment will keep on rising.

Neighbours vow to ‘intensify’ work on the pipeline.

Urges more exchange rate flexibility which analysts interpret as letting the rupee slide further against the dollar.