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

FBR’s exceptional performance made case of mini-budget difficult

Payment given for using $4.5 billion Chinese trade finance facility

Says move comes after 8.1% depreciation against the dollar since June

Tarin to head sub-committee which will oversee all ECC summaries

They will give up to Rs30 billion in loans under the programme

Tarin clarifies Saudi $4.2b bailout has nothing to do with delay in deal with global lender