Cabinet Committee on SOEs led by finance minister defers decision

UK FCDO chief economist says Pakistan should opt for foreign investment only in export-related sectors

Measures eye to curb $1.4b losses, focusing on used cars and wheat

Notes that new govt has delayed implementation of some reforms

Dar asks for revisiting list, adding all loss-making SOEs to privatisation programme

Says it will not compromise on primary budget surplus of 0.4% of GDP or Rs401b

If govt accepts taxing retirees, it could gain additional Rs22-25b annually

CDWP objects to drastic changes made to strategic project

Decision to delay budget beyond May 10 deadline violates act of parliament

Urges Pakistan to tax the salaried, business individuals at a single income threshold