Comes up with proposal on fears circular debt may jump to Rs3 trillion

Direct borrowing from commercial banks will result in annual income tax loss of billions, compromise transparency

Both sides agree to continue deliberations

Islamabad, Beijing reach deal for $700m commercial loan

Govt raises FED rate up to 154%, but lifts minimum retail price threshold by only 35%

Additional duty on consumer goods will stay till Mar-end to discourage imports

Move to push people deeper into poverty trap

The country can no longer afford to have a large current account deficit

Embassy delegation meets SAPM to lend support to foreign beverage firms

Debt shrinks in dollar terms as foreign banks refuse to roll over loans