IMF programme becomes root problem, prevents SBP from lowering key rate

PM asks provinces to take over 68 projects costing Rs121b, stops spending on MPs’ schemes

Aims to strike balance between high hopes of people and harsh ground realities

Govt increases financial support for poor in line with commitment to IMF

Lack of preparation, mandate concerns stall key initiatives

Members raise concerns over mandate, impact on corruption, tax collection

SIFC arm gives directive to seek lender’s approval for Rs1.27tr debt settlement plan

Urges ECP to prevent ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ action by caretaker govt

Gen Asim says a party opted to get out of system

Questions arise over caretaker govt mandate, complexity of proposed scheme