Tax collection falls short of the Parliament’s approved target but remains in line with the IMF’s projections.

Central bank will become sole owner and manager of foreign reserves.

World Bank’s managing director recognises country’s efforts, urges reform.

Global lender had asked country to sell gold to increase forex reserves.

ECC orders companies which were awarded RPP contracts previously to reapply for licenses.

WB to give $1.7b cheap credit, Eurobond to bring $500m at high interest rate.

Revenue collection body lost taxpayers instead of recruiting more.

The per unit cost of electricity is expected to rise by a minimum 7-8%.

Only 3,000 people have so far availed PM’s initiative.

Finance secretary says that the installment will be disbursed this week.