PM bans creating new positions, making any major purchases amid economic strain

Officials say incumbent CEO did not meet eligibility criteria at time of appointment

Cuts external loan estimates by over $6 billion to $11.4 billion

Dar, two bankers’ names float about as options remain few

Issue of raising gas prices by 175% may go to ECC next week

Strategic move stabilises rupee-dollar parity, meets IMF targets on NIR

Govt also withdraws subsidy of fertiliser plants

Finds forensic evidence of DIB officials’ involvement in forging signatures, documents

Govt aims to recover Rs242 billion from residential, industrial consumers

IMF grants waiver after govt misses budget surplus target despite slowdown