Pakistan's request for multi-billion-dollar-bailout denied initially, was only secured after White House intervention.

Relations with IMF may come under further strain.

Ministry seeks an additional Rs8 billion to speed up work on dams.

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.