Share of short-term loans increases to 43 per cent, further deepening dependence on banks

Ignores findings of a probe into allegations of corruption in the mega project

Project will provide vulnerable people with increased access to electricity

Privatisation requires approval of CCI, a process govt hopes to bypass

Delhi fears Kashmir’s internationalisation, China’s growing presence.

Govt has imposed 17% tax on inputs of dairy sector, slapped additional 25% regulatory duty on imported powdered milk

Govt also withholds appointment of new FBR chief

However, market expectations of uptick in prices have increased

Out of nine govt-owned power distribution companies, seven are now running into losses.

Govt moves to fulfil one of the remaining conditions of the World Bank loan