Pace of contraction doubles as implications of import curbs unfold

Commission seeks tax on banking transactions, elimination of hard dollar

No truth to reports that IMF is asking Pakistan to raise $8 billion in fresh financing, says resident representative

90% more than this fiscal year’s original budget set aside for interest payments

Increases demand for additional financing to ensure debt repayment

Energy ministry had demanded Rs1.54 trillion - 70% more than this year’s revised budget

Gives 1025-room hotel to New York govt on rent

Report suggests FBR may again rely on limited number of taxpayers to meet goal

Finance ministry rules out default, says $3.7b will be repaid in two months

Sanctions Rs8.4b for foreign ministry due to devaluation of rupee against dollar