3 schemes for Balochistan, 2 for Punjab, 2 for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, one for Sindh, and one HEC scholarship approved.

PTA says the auction will be completed by end of February 2014.

Tax expert says exchequer will be on losing side and taxpayers will get no relief.

Economists say high deficit targets for first two quarters may make it difficult for government to achieve the goal.

Govt issues four new SROs in violation of memorandum agreed with IMF.

Decides to sell one-fourth or more shares of institutions including PIA and Pakistan Steel.

Policy guidelines include offering 3G, 4G and LTE spectrum for auction.

Cabinet Committee decides to leave employee benefits unaffected. Lakhra Power plant added at last minute.

Believes Pakistan economy will pick up pace following wide-ranging reforms.

Awami National Party’s Senator Haji Adeel had flagged the issues of smuggling of dollars and money laundering.