Haque and Mahmood deny differences, yet strategy for new growth framework still not ready.

Opposition termed bill a ‘bombshell’ that will increase tariffs by 14% to 96%/.

Says it is an extreme step which can be blocked by the Supreme Court.

Islama­bad public­ally denies a return, privat­ely begs the US for help in seekin­g a second IMF progra­mme.

Despite trebling of the cost, project’s completion date remains ‘uncertain’.

Surprise growth rate reached after revision in data calculating methodology.

Economic integration envisaged, but Pakistan hesitant to grant India access to Central Asia.

The study also says that economic activity will continue to remain weak.

Over 75% of all foreign-funded programmes face delay; some may be shut down altogether.

The proposed exercise may reduce the allocation from Rs205 to Rs185 billion.