Funding of $500 million aimed at overcoming health and economic shocks

Finance secretary says situation remains unclear, impact of relief may be $1.7b

Planning minister says move will help avoid allegations of protecting govt’s vested interests

It leaves behind other provinces with average monthly income of Rs42,861

IMF resident representative says inflation will remain in double digits this year

Ministry of Finance says State Bank of Pakistan ‘facilitated speculative behaviour’ of commercial banks

Ex-finance secretary Wajid Rana to head commission; no deadline fixed for recommendations

IMF says balance of payments situation may worsen due to economic shocks

Pakistan also expects to get $1.5b relief in shape of delay in repayment of loans to bilateral creditors

Planning ministry says sponsors need to provide fresh analyses