Fiscal Monitor report says the government will be unable to reduce debt to GDP ratio.

Bank says fiscal consolidation may improve investor perception, governance.

Finance minister and SBP governor fly to Washington to attend annual meetings.

Earlier reports by the company made for the previous government failed to impress.

Government will reduce stake in Pak Steel and PIA, hand over management to private investors.

3 schemes for Balochistan, 2 for Punjab, 2 for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, one for Sindh, and one HEC scholarship approved.

PTA says the auction will be completed by end of February 2014.

Tax expert says exchequer will be on losing side and taxpayers will get no relief.

Economists say high deficit targets for first two quarters may make it difficult for government to achieve the goal.

Govt issues four new SROs in violation of memorandum agreed with IMF.