ECC approves higher Rs522b circular debt flow despite Fund's Rs400b ceiling

Proposal relies on SOE dividends and LNG savings as IMF reviews six-year plan

Seeks attorney general's support as finance ministry flags spending constraints

Demands anti-graft reforms, sugar sector liberalisation, remittance-cost overhaul

Mobile wallets to replace agents; full digital payments targeted by June 2026

NA panel terms heavy taxes irrational, narrow-mindedness that only serves FBR

Fuel prices to go up Rs2.56/litre as ECC tightens auto import rules, PIA gets bailout

Grants waivers on missed conditions

Global lender okays nearly $1.1b under extended fund facility and $220m under resilience and sustainability facility

Survey shows people's confidence has dropped to pre-India-Pakistan conflict levels