Ministry official tells Senate panel that the flood and not sit-ins triggered inflation

Committee finds proposal irrational, says no justification for preferential treatment.

Govt approves Rs529 million for PSM to cover 5% duty on iron ore.

India’s top envoy to Pakistan accuses Islamabad of dragging feet on trade liberalisation deal

Report says security concerns, political instability pose downside risks.

Finance minister insists the move will not derail the IMF loan programme .

UET campus at Narowal gets nod, will cost Rs2.9b; various other educational programmes approved as well.

Approval comes in wake of discovery of eight new cases

Discussions lined up for lending agency chief to implement loan portfolio.

128 megawatts Keyal Khwar Hydropower Project in K-P at a rationalised cost of Rs27.8 billion also approved.