Dollars

Pakistan receives only $9.7b in foreign loans due to poor credit ratings

52-year-old found the bag valued at approximately 20 billion Iranian rials ($31,000) in rubbish bin

Yielded $5,000 from the possession of the accused, evidence suggesting they had illegally sold more than $100,000.

Decides to collect thorough data on individuals involved in purchasing dollars

Commerce minister urges people holding dollars to release them into the open market

Dollar Bazaar is frequented by Afghan nationals who do not have access to banks, want quick cash transfers

Non-residents continue to dispatch funds via informal channels

Inflows through official channels slip below the $2b mark in Jan

Chamber leaders urge central bank to provide clarity on LCs

Almost 90% of scarcity is due to hoarding of the greenback, says FBR official