Rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.10 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 08 May, 2024 09:42pm
Print Govt mulling taking big step to reduce pension burden Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says issue of pension a huge burden Updated 08 May, 2024 09:21am
Business & Finance Import of 200,000 MTs of urea fertiliser allowed: ECC increases Passco’s wheat procurement target ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has increased procurement of wheat target of... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Aurangzeb highlights country's progress towards economic stability ISLAMABAD: A delegation of international investors led by Ahmad Bozai, MD Citibank Pakistan, called on Federal... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Aurangzeb says pension reforms on the cards as govt intends to curtail expenditure Finance minister says slowing pace of inflation means a cut in key policy rate may start soon Updated 07 May, 2024 10:09pm
Business & Finance Macro-economic situation: Aurangzeb briefs World Bank official ISLAMABAD: South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) of the World Bank Martin Raiser called on the Federal Minister... Published 07 May, 2024 07:07am
Business & Finance World Bank SARVP meets Finance Minister ISLAMABAD: South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) of the World Bank, Mr. Martin Raiser called on the Federal... Published 07 May, 2024 06:31am
Business & Finance ECC to meet today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has convened a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)... Updated 07 May, 2024 08:38am
Print International investors meet Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: A delegation of international investors called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Updated 07 May, 2024 09:10am
Markets Aurangzeb hopes PIA privatisation is finalised by July Finance minister says IMF mission expected to arrive in Pakistan in the next seven to ten days Updated 06 May, 2024 09:49pm
Business & Finance IMF says its mission will visit Pakistan this month to discuss new loan Accelerating reforms now more important than size of programme, which will be guided by package of reform and balance of payments needs, lender says Updated 05 May, 2024 10:11pm
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz pledges revenue target achievement via FBR reforms Premier says required laws will be drafted to guarantee top positions are only awarded to capable and hardworking officials Published 04 May, 2024 10:06pm
Business & Finance Levy of turnover tax: PALSP urges govt to end discrimination ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers has approached the Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, ... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Print Rs2.7trn revenue stuck in courts/appeals: Aurangzeb, FBR chief discuss strategy FBR chairman gives detailed briefing to finance minister about the revenue collection efforts of FBR for current financial year Updated 04 May, 2024 07:24pm
Print PM asks Aurangzeb to revise borrowing limit for provinces ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to revise borrowing limit... Updated 03 May, 2024 09:26am
Pakistan IMF’s $1.1bn tranche to help Pakistan’s economic stability, says PM Shehbaz Sharif Islamabad is also already looking at securing a 24th bailout from the IMF Updated 30 Apr, 2024 10:39pm
Business & Finance Board of Directors of Al Baraka Bank meets finance minister ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors of Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited met with Federal Minister for Finance and... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Print Aurangzeb says mulling introducing digital currency potential RIYADH: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday that his government was considering taking an... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:56am
Editorials Rise in reserves EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb while talking to the press after delivering a keynote address... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:23am
Pakistan PM in Riyadh to attend WEF moot The Prime Minister and the Ministers will participate in WEF discussions on issues related to trade and investment measures Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:30am
Print Proposal advocating FBR digitalisation approved ISLAMABAD: A meeting of Steering Committee has approved the top proposal from McKinsey and Company, a globally... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 02:24pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s economic condition shows improvement, but ‘needs surgery’: PM Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic indicators are showing positive signs, with an agenda of painful reforms and... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:14pm
Pakistan Agri Connections 2024 concludes: ‘Face of agriculture’ can be changed: Aurangzeb LAHORE: Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance, has said that Pakistan’s current economic outlook can... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Business & Finance APM Terminals keen to enhance investment, operations in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The APM Terminals company sees great potential in the Pakistani market and shows keen interest to enhance... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Business & Finance BMGF and Karandaaz: Aurangzeb acknowledge valuable contributions ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met with Syed Ali Mahmood, Country Lead for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan ‘Govt commitment to engage with UNDP in constructive manner’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to engage... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Tajir Dost App: Aurangzeb urges business community to get registered ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has requested the business community to register under the recently... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Industries: There’s need for improving ‘energy equation’: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday maintained there is a dire need for improving... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:04am
Business & Finance Finance minister meets with BODs of Albaraka Bank, foreign shareholders to discuss economic, financial outlook of country ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met with the Board of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Forex reserves will reach $9-10bn by June: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves would reach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees