Divide between those advocating a free market and those advocating protectionism degenerates into heated arguments.

Government faced with reduced options, likely to opt for Extended Fund Facility.

Hardships lessened when hydroelectricity reached the area.

PC board allows appointment of manager for the transaction.

The move puts cash-starved Pakistan in an awkward position.

Slow growth attributed to decline in debt-stricken oil and gas sector.

Greek philanthropist who aided indigenous people, prevented from returning.

Senator Asim Hussain softens some measures announced by the prime minister on the eve of his appointment.

The fund says in programme note that Islamabad has lost reforms path.

Expert­s propos­e hike in fuel prices, abando­ning irrati­onal tariff­s.