Move marks third straight reduction as central bank tries to spur growth
Subsidies and shortfall in external financing lie at heart of delay, sources say
Moody's upgrade offers optimism as IMF aid arrives, but structural challenges persist
Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant
French energy major latest Western multinational to quit crisis-hit Asian nation
Turmoil led by group demanding recovery of victims of enforced disappearances
Beijing unlikely to concede to Islamabad's request, experts say
Fund also advises nation to avoid building new power plants, chief of mission says
Latest $7bn injection of support will not itself end country's cycle of dependence
Turkish fintech Parapa's acquisition of digital wallet startup seen as a harbinger
Government promises to increase tax collection and number of payers
Blackouts, soaring electricity bills spur urban, rural residents to install own panels
Government unveils plan after Chinese official warns future investment at risk
Ambitious $67bn budget in line with IMF demands, experts say
Islamabad hoped Beijing visit would breathe new life into infrastructure deals
Islamabad under pressure to ease Beijing's concerns amid future investment fears
UAE surprises with $10 bn investment in promising sectors of economy
Dozens of state enterprises on auction block as IMF calls for end of subsidies
Traders sneak petrol and diesel across border in corruption-riddled trade
First deputy in over a decade takes reins amid rift in ruling party
Sanction fears could make it tough for neighbors to expand bilateral business
Struggling country must reform economy to survive, even after approval
With economy bringing consumer pain, anti-government campaign could accelerate
Two countries agree on 'separation of business from politics'
Government accused of bending rules on cabinet selection