Economists criticise government for not taking necessary steps to resolve crisis.

Government issues notification.

Body recommends import of LNG on a fast-track basis to overcome energy shortage.

Finance ministry officials admit tensions, tougher conditions for loan.

Window of inflationary government borrowing from SBP remains open.

Commerce secretary admits Islamabad is guilty of the same thing it accuses New Delhi of.

Total outlay expected to be Rs3.5 trillion, new taxes worth Rs100b planned .

Commission proposed to determine salaries of government employees.

Average project completion period increases from 10 years to 21 years.

Trade maximisation, removal of non-tariff barriers to be taken up during talks.