National Economic Council okays Rs2.1tr for national development outlay

Discussions for $1 billion loan tranche expected to conclude on Thursday

Proposal to increase tax on fertiliser, import of crude oil under review

Pakistan now compliant or largely compliant with 31 out of 40 recommendations

Agenda item dropped after macroeconomic strategy draft found unsatisfactory

Party says country's ability to service its debt has further weakened

Minister says lender put a gun to Pakistan's head to set the interest rate at 13.25%

Asks govt to adjust tax collection downward to show real picture of revenues

Sum includes Rs74b that will be utilised under SDGs Achievement Programme

Vehicles up to 800cc likely to become cheaper after budget