SBP set to launch campaign to encourage depositors to invest in govt securities.

Move seen as major concession to Pakistan’s demands.

Arch-rivals commence two-day trade talks; discuss cooperation on market access, tariffs.

Prospective consultants for bidding process invited to pre-bid conference.

Hopes to raise Rs152b; each potential taxpayer to pay fixed rate of only Rs40,000.

Meeting between commerce secretaries to be held today in Islamabad.

US decision to reimburse $1.19b helps economic managers save some face.

IMF authorities will review Pakistan’s ability to pay back the remaining debt.

Ministry of Finance says sustainability cannot be guaranteed till drastic steps taken to address root causes of crisis

Critics say it’s too little, too late; supporters say it might be a foot in the door.