Finance ministry’s disclosure deals blow to watchdog’s fabulous claim

Deputy governor says food and energy prices contributing to high inflation reading

Negotiators told cabinet move would lead to revival of IMF programme

Increase led by double-digit rise in prices of non-perishable food items

Adviser says new SBP Bill requires Constitutional amendment but govt lacks two-thirds majority

Amounts to Rs745b in three months, but risk of slippages remains

FBR’s exceptional performance made case of mini-budget difficult

Payment given for using $4.5 billion Chinese trade finance facility

Says move comes after 8.1% depreciation against the dollar since June

Tarin to head sub-committee which will oversee all ECC summaries