ECC approves decision to award contracts to China on govt-to-govt basis

Its offer for 88% shares was Rs871 million higher than second highest bidder

Govt looking to complete first strategic sale of tenure after HEC debacle

Will evaluate whether country has fulfilled certain conditions in letter and spirit.

Clears path for release of next $502 million tranche of the $6.2 billion loan

This marks the first time in the last three reviews that Pakistan had to request a waiver

Over one-third has been utilised for budgetary support

Tax body opposes any move away from status quo; government in a spin

Says it will sell stake in national carrier by March next year, discussion held during eighth review of EFF

Washington–based lender to review implementation of agreed reforms