Finance ministry proposes budget of Rs800b, one-fifth less than allocated for PSDP this year

Change allows taxpayers to mention foreign assets in lump sum without details

Free trade will make exports to Pakistan cheaper than relocating factories

PM aide says people will not repatriate all offshore assets estimated at $130b

Currency ends at Rs115 in the inter-bank market

Mandate approved by CDWP overlaps with Board of Investment’s functions

Project will depend on local funds as international bodies were reluctant to finance it

Planning Commission’s deputy chairman Sartaj Aziz says joint ventures with Chinese counterparts need of the hour

Three foreign-funded schemes meant to tackle root causes of militancy in tribal areas

Admits government does not have funds to clear all power sector liabilities, but will clear Rs140b within two weeks