Minister says country moved in wrong direction, opposes extension of ban

Development programme slashed by Rs72b or one-fifth of allocation made on June 10

Country will purchase 500,000 tons of wheat at price of Rs103 per kg

Govt quietly increases taxable threshold for expensive cigarette brands

Record $80b imports eclipse increase in exports to $31.7b

Govt notifies body that will shortlist candidates for posts of SECP commissioner

CPI clocks in at 21.3% due to a steep rise in prices of energy, food groups

Earlier, it was expected to notify executive allowance for civil servants of Grade 17-22

Meets goal for first time in recent history as receipts rise 29% from previous year

It will be fastest pace of price hike in 12-1/2 years, driven by energy rates