PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sensitivities are running very high these days “I have an antique eight seater.” “Antique or modern I never heard of an eight seater.” “Right the usual ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Opinion Disastrous year under the PDM Pakistan’s economy is under stress with low foreign reserves and high inflation. Activity has fallen with policy... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 07:05am
Editorials IMF bailout in sight: misplaced optimism? EDITORIAL: A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance has revealed that the economic team led by Finance Minister... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 06:49am
Print Key secretaries, SBP governor in US to attend WBG-IMF meetings ISLAMABAD: A high-level Pakistan delegation, comprising Secretary Economic Affairs Division Dr Kazim Niaz, Secretary... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 08:43am
Print E-bikes/e-rickshaws: PMYB&ALS model approved by ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Thursday approved Prime Minister’s Youth... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 08:39am
Pakistan ECC approves loan scheme to provide E-bikes, E-rickshaws on 0% markup Amount of Rs250mn approved for repair and maintenance of the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, judges' residences, rest houses and sub-offices in various cities Updated 13 Apr, 2023 06:16pm
Pakistan It’s Shehbaz’s turn to be disqualified: Elahi LAHORE: President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said on... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Print Dar, others participate in IMF/WB meetings thru Zoom platform ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar attended IMF/ World Bank Spring meetings through Zoom from Islamabad with a... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:42am
Business & Finance Dar calls for reinvigorating role of PDF and SOEs ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed the need for reinvigorating the role of Pakistan... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Pakistan IMF official has expressed confidence SLA will be signed soon, says Pakistan's Finance Division Statement comes after Finance Minister Ishaq Dar attends IMF-World Bank spring meetings virtually from Islamabad Updated 12 Apr, 2023 11:14pm
Pakistan Dar discusses IMF and economy with UK envoy Briefs Acting British High Commissioner on policies and programmes for revenue generation and bringing about economic stability and growth Updated 12 Apr, 2023 09:37pm
Pakistan Govt employees to get salary ahead of Eid ul Fitr The federal government has decided to pay its employees salaries before Eid-ul-Fitr, according to a statement... Updated 12 Apr, 2023 05:25pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Sharifs invited by Saudi royal family every Ramazan “So what’s new?” “The Khan needs another opening batsman cause Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) has gone off... Published 12 Apr, 2023 06:11am
Opinion Power transmission as ‘service’ The federal government has finally relented to pressure and agreed to treat power transmission as a service from the... Updated 12 Apr, 2023 07:25am
Print Funding issue: ECP submits report to SC ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Tuesday, submitted a report on whether it has received funds... Updated 12 Apr, 2023 08:37am
Business & Finance ECC approves Rs300m for repair of public buildings ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs 299.997 million in favour of... Updated 12 Apr, 2023 08:47am
Business & Finance Dar assures Aviation Division of support ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting about civil aviation on Tuesday, ... Published 12 Apr, 2023 06:11am
Print Hajj 2023: ECC approves $163m additional forex requirement ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet also approved an additional financial... Updated 11 Apr, 2023 09:58am
Editorials Economy still in ICU EDITORIAL: In a televised address to the nation, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar explained his reason for not attending... Published 11 Apr, 2023 03:44am
Print Dar tables money bill to fund elections in Punjab, KP ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar Monday introduced a money bill in the National Assembly to fund... Updated 11 Apr, 2023 09:53am
Pakistan Hajj 2023: Govt accepts all applications without balloting Economic Coordination Committee also approves additional financing of $163mn for Hajj Updated 10 Apr, 2023 07:54pm
Pakistan IMF agreement to be inked soon, reiterates Dar in National Assembly Finance minister tables bill in parliament seeking approval for election funds Says national and provincial elections should be held at the same time, under a caretaker setup Updated 10 Apr, 2023 07:16pm
Opinion Does Dar have a role in IMF procrastination? There is an uncertainty surrounding the provincial elections and the pending IMF (International Monetary Fund)... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Print IMF bailout still on track, insists Dar ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday announced the postponement of his visit to the US to attend the... Updated 09 Apr, 2023 10:56am
Pakistan IMF deal taking time due to delay in assurance from friendly nation: Ishaq Dar Says he cancelled his US trip on the request of PM Shehbaz, will attend IMF-World Bank spring meetings virtually Updated 08 Apr, 2023 09:14pm
Business & Finance FSC judgement on Riba: Panel discusses steps to address the challenges ISLAMABAD: The Steering Committee on Implementation of Federal Shariat Court (FSC) judgment on Riba discussed the... Published 08 Apr, 2023 07:04am
Pakistan Ishaq Dar will not attend IMF-World Bank spring meetings: report Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has reportedly pulled out of a crucial scheduled visit to the United States to attend the... Published 07 Apr, 2023 03:05pm
Pakistan Hajj scheme: Dar hints at accepting all applications ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the government had decided to accept all the applications of 72,869... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Pakistan Dar briefed on projects pertaining to CAA, PIA and railways ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on matters of the Pakistan Railways... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Print US’ Blome briefed about constant IMF procrastination Ishaq Dar shares pragmatic policy decisions being taken by government in order to arrest the economic decline Updated 07 Apr, 2023 08:55am
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