PPP leaders say PDM coalition responsible for economic woes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari said that his party, Pakistan... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Pakistan Dar says federal govt fully committed to development of Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Chairman Senate... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: One of Shakespeare’s great lines “So where is Dar sahib?” “Let the poor guy be.” “Why? I have it on good authority that he talks to Nawaz... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Print Sukuks: Dar seeks guidance from clerics Expresses commitment of government to promote Islamic finance and eliminate interest-based system Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:56am
Print Tarin raises the alarm about inflation surge LAHORE: Former federal finance minister Shaukat Tarin has said that a steep decline in the value of rupee against ... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Print Dar challenges financial figures presented by IK ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has accused former prime minister Imran Khan of presenting inaccurate economic... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:44am
Pakistan Ishaq Dar compares economic indicators, criticises Imran for 'ruining economy' In a heated video address, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday criticised the economic performance of the Imran... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 10:20pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz hopeful of IMF programme revival ‘this month’ Statement comes after IMF said its mission will visit Pakistan from January 31-February 9 to continue discussions for the 9th review Updated 27 Jan, 2023 06:02pm
Supplements International Customs Day: Messages from Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Minister for Finance and Revenue TEXT: This indeed gives me great pleasure to celebrate this year’s International Customs Day focusing on the... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Pakistan Miftah takes a dig at Dar, again KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Miftah Ismail on Thursday took a dig at Finance Minister Ishaq... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Print Alvi optimistic about IMF talks LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday said talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be successful... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 09:03am
Pakistan PKR fall to set off huge economic ‘crisis’: PTI ISLAMABAD: Accusing Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for the drastic decline of the rupee vis-à-vis the US dollar,... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 09:06am
Pakistan Ishaq Dar has inflicted huge financial dent to Pakistan: Miftah Ismail Former finance minister says Dar thought he could run the economy without IMF programme Updated 26 Jan, 2023 06:48pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The word ‘munshi’ “I heard Fawad Chaudhary was arrested yesterday, early morning, and I haven’t seen the First Information Report... Published 26 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Opinion The Saudi snub, and after… The prime minister’s decision to do whatever was needed to complete the 9th review of the stalled IMF programme ... Updated 26 Jan, 2023 06:19am
Print US Treasury official meets Dar ISLAMABAD: Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on... Updated 26 Jan, 2023 09:13am
Print Rs8.39bn cash subsidy for flood-hit farmers: ECC approves rise in MPs’ uplift funds to record Rs90bn ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved Rs8.39 billion to provide cash... Updated 26 Jan, 2023 09:14am
Opinion The darkness deepens They say the night is darkest before the dawn. On Monday, it couldn’t have gotten darker—somewhere, someone in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Markets Energy ministry tells ECC: Gas from Mamikhel can help reduce circular debt ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy has informed the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet that the ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Print ECC to meet today ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet meeting has been convened with eight-point... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 08:51am
Business & Finance Dar, Qatari minister discuss avenues to enhance cooperation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Minister of Finance, State of... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Pakistan Dar leaves for Qatar ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday left on a two-day visit of Qatar for talks aimed at... Published 24 Jan, 2023 06:06am
Opinion Counting the ways to borrow Pakistan’s policy thrust today to get out of the ongoing very serious economic/financial imbroglio is, heads: seek... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Print Gas sector: Dar for early settlement of circular debt Officials say gas sector circular debt has reached Rs 1.6 trillion and would become comparable to power sector circular debt if reforms are not undertaken Updated 22 Jan, 2023 10:12am
Markets Dar directs committee to finalise action plan for settlement of circular debt Issue of circular debt is seen as one key element in reviving IMF programme Updated 21 Jan, 2023 09:16pm
Print Importance of ‘RRMC’ in taxation issues highlighted ISLAMABAD: The government has highlighted the importance of the Reforms and Resource Mobilisation Commission (RRMC)... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 08:49am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Daronomics and Maryamania “So whose narrative is right do you think?” “Narrative as for a campaign or narrative as in within the... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:59am
Editorials Fraught present, unknown future EDITORIAL: The country is fast approaching a point of no return. If the economy is forced upon a default on its... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 02:33pm
Pakistan PTI leaders wonder whether PDM govt will be able to make debt payments ISLAMABAD: The economic wizards of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday questioned whether the “imported... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Print Dar’s upcoming Qatar visit likely to improve energy situation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is likely to visit Qatar next week wherein he would offer RLNG projects, more... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 11:37am