Budgeting exercise starts from March 31
The Finance Division's priorities committee will start its budgeting exercise from March 31, which is likely continue for around 12 days more.... (BR)

ADB to provide $301 million for NHA projects
Asian Development Bank will provide $301 million to National Highway Authority for "National Highway Development Sector Investment more.... (BR)

Unabated inflation, deficits to destabilise economy
Pakistan faces grim economic prospects in the next 12 months and the situation calls for emergency measures to control one of the highest rates of inflation in the world more... (D)

Former coalition partners nominate Farooq Sattar for Prime Minister's slot
A would-be opposition alliance led by Pakistan Muslim League-Q on Sunday nominated MNA-elect from Mutthahida Qaumi Movement Dr Farooq Sattar candidate for the Prime Minister slot more....(BR)

US plane attacks Wana house with precision bombs: Foreign militants among nine killed
At least nine people were killed and nine others wounded when a US plane hit a mud-compound in South Waziristan’s regional headquarters of Wana more.... (D)

Parliament convenes today, faces challenges from day one
The National Assembly will meet here on Monday to start what is being perceived as final round of transition to democracy more... (BR)

Load-shedding to continue till 2010: Pepco
Power load shedding in the country will continue till 2010 due to its rapidly increasing demand as well as sharp shortfall more... (BR)

Mutual funds industry recorded 88 percent growth in 2007
The mutual funds industry performed very well and witnessed a growth of some 88 percent during the calendar year 2007 more...(BR)

Mobile sector gets $8 billion investment in four years
Telecom companies have invested over $8 billion during the last four years particularly in the mobile sector more....(BR)