Underlines need to look for alternative options in case IMF terminates $6b programme

Recommendation for Muhammad Ashraf will land in federal cabinet for nod

Inflation targeting by central bank did not figure high during talks with IMF

Okays recovery of Rs17b from consumers, cancels import of 2.1m tons of wheat

Finance ministry’s disclosure deals blow to watchdog’s fabulous claim

Deputy governor says food and energy prices contributing to high inflation reading

Negotiators told cabinet move would lead to revival of IMF programme

Increase led by double-digit rise in prices of non-perishable food items

Adviser says new SBP Bill requires Constitutional amendment but govt lacks two-thirds majority

Amounts to Rs745b in three months, but risk of slippages remains