Government to keep closer check on foreign donations.

To achieve policy objectives, country has to tackle red tape, law and order.

Cut in expenditure remains focused on reducing development spending.

Talks with Standard Chartered make no headway, negotiations with IFC underway.

Dar puts request before US envoy as foreign currency reserves hit $3b.

FBR drafts rules for obtaining data of bank depositors, loan defaulters.

Reducing redundant offices could save up to Rs3.5b per annum.

Finance minister had recently undergone heart surgery, Minister of State may be appointed.

Approves guarantees for $150m loan for repair of existing fleet.

ECC also approves providing sovereign guarantees for obtaining $150 million loan for repairing Boeing 777 aircraft.