PM's aide says inflation hurt lower-middle-income group the most

Meeting fails to make policy decision, though Nov imports soar to record $7.8b

New secretary to make decisions on key appointments, guarding public purse ahead of polls

Turns down railway’s demand for Rs10b package for pension payments

Inflation soars to 21-month high

Receives Rs2.3 trillion largely because of higher sales tax collection at import stage

Several support measures in offing to help neighbour in difficult times

Govt bars development authorities from doing business with unregistered agents

Minister says much-need hard cash to help stabilise exchange rate

Ex-SBP chief says instead of focusing on revenues, country needs to rationalise expenditures