Country will soon need debt relief, says economist.

Finance ministry official hints at taking a midway course, similar to the last decision.

Only 14 per cent of earmarked amount received during April to December 2010.

Cash-starved government resorts to short-term loans after Western lenders halt assistance.

Tax dodgers given a month to pay due amount and file wealth statements.

WTO panel rules against concessions being offered to Pakistan by Europe.

The country’s economic losses as a result of the war against terror exceed the amount of aid received from the US.

Military leadership shows willingness to penalise generals involved in Rs1.8 billion corruption.

Pakistan and Uzbekistan may trade off concessions on opening of markets and transfer of prisoners.

Government likely to allow NLC to continue using rented trucks.