These forward contracts, covered by letters of credit, will mature in a year.

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics’ move to shift base year sparks debate.

New guidelines to be implemented to save millions of taxpayer rupees.

Some goods and services were counted twice for last several years, sources say.

Body recommends Rs51 billion cut to keep expenses within budget.

Minister believes economy has grown by 4% instead of 3.2%.

Economy grew by 3.2% compared to 4.2% target for this year.

PPP loyalist Nadeem Afzal Chan will scrutinise the incumbent govt accounts.

Move to encourage much-needed foreign flows, say officials.

Expenditure on maintaining law and order steadily rising.