Water and power secretary says consumers being fleeced by Discos; bribes ensure preferential treatment for industries.

PAC tells FIA to wrap up investigation within 10 days.

IMF team meets COAS, seeks assurance on implementation of reforms.

Move to bifurcate policy and operational functions; World Bank may object.

Panel formed to review policy and give recommendations.

Approves retendering LNG import, weekly review of fuel prices.

The agriculture bank has to repay the amount to State Bank.

Public accounts body meets to examine Rs13b worth of irregularities.

Calls for linking water rates with per acre needs to encourage efficiency.

Deteriorating macroeconomic indicators cited as the major hurdle.