Staggering increase in inflation in the first month of current fiscal will challenge new policies.

Without fixing the system, the govt can never achieve revenue targets.

Agreement still not approved after nine years as Pakistan objects to several US demands.

Social protection programme reaching 4.4 million vulnerable families.

About Rs3 trillion worth of programmes still need review as provinces disagree over share of budget.

Wants it to expedite completion of projects, reviews current assistance to Islamabad.

The bank is expected to release loans against projects to match with the IMF payment schedules.

A sum of Rs2.7b has been spent on these projects without approval from the ECNEC.

American involvement in project matters more than the funds it will provide, say experts.

Federation-provinces understanding to hinge on FBR meeting tax target of Rs2.475 trillion.