February 7: The Express Tribune reported Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) on Monday issued an analysis on the 45th session of the National Assembly, pointing out that the total time consumed for discussion on policy issues spanned over only 1 hour and 32 minutes, less than the average time of one sitting. Read More I
NA devotes negligible time on policy issues
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NA devotes negligible time on policy issues

IMF Flags Few More Hurdles for Pakistan to Secure Bailout

March 21: Bloomberg reported the International Monetary Fund said Pakistan has a few more tasks before it can unlock a $6.5 billion loan to avoid a default, putting pressure on the government to secure assurances from countries that have promised financing support. Read more I
Ambassador Blome sees US investment reaching new heights in Pakistan

March 21: SAMAA TV reported United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome said the US is the largest export market for Pakistan, and investment from the US into the country is increasing annually. Read more I
Pakistan, Russia to hold final talks on import of crude oil from today

March 21: The News reported a Russian technical delegation will hold talks today (Tuesday) with Pakistan State Oil (PSO) officials in Karachi, to give final touches to a crude oil import deal at a government-to-government level (GtG), a senior Energy ministry official said. Read more I
High-level deliberations equate PTI with ‘gang of miscreants’

March 21: DAWN reported A couple of marathon meetings of the country’s civilian and military high command took an extremely unfavourable view of the PTI’s ongoing protest movement, terming the party “a gang of miscreants trained by banned organisations rather than a political party” and vowing to proceed against it as per law. Read more I
Petrol subsidy to bikers: two options under study

March 21: Business Recorder reported on an average consumption of 17.5 litres per month, the two options under consideration for petrol subsidy to a motorcycle owner are Rs 10,500 per year if the subsidy amount is Rs50 per litre and Rs 21,000 per year if the subsidy is Rs 100 per litre. Read more I