Third donor conference collapses after Washington backtracks on earlier commitments

Imports continue to record double-digit growth, hitting $24.2 billion.

Come up with different timeframes for lowering duties, will meet again in March.

Several pre-2009 projects, including 2005 earthquake aid, included in Kerry-Lugar tally.

Govt steps in to settle dispute over payment of additional costs.

The decision was taken to lessen fiscal burden of telecom firms

Second phase of talks under free trade deal begins with Beijing.

Govt to waive sales tax on sale of new SIM cards, lower verification charges by over 50% from Jan 12 to Feb 28

Will meet on Tuesday to consider one and a half dozen schemes for approval.

Power, infrastructure and social uplift schemes get less-than-required funds.