Verdict reserved on acquittal plea of Dar, others ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Monday reserved judgment on applications seeking the acquittal of Finance... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Opinion Rumour mills: enough is enough Not only has finance minister Ishaq Dar firmly rejected all speculations about the state of country’s economy,... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Markets Yarn merchants urge govt not to impose RD KARACHI: Yarn merchants have appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar that... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Editorials ‘Wild’ speculations EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the nation this Saturday past, followed by planning minister... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 11:55am
Print COAS, family: Dar takes notice of leaked tax details ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday took notice of the alleged leaked information pertaining to... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Print Sugar export: decision to be taken on Thursday ISLAMABAD: The government would decide whether to allow the export of sugar or not on Thursday after collecting data... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:34am
Print Trade ties, CARs connectivity: High-powered delegation to be sent 11th session of Pak-Afghanistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) is also expected to be held shortly in Kabul Updated 22 Nov, 2022 10:46am
Pakistan Dar takes notice of ‘illegal, unwarranted leakage of tax info’ of COAS Bajwa’s family Directs SAPM on Revenue to lead immediate investigation into 'violation of tax law and breach of FBR data, affix responsibility and submit a report within twenty four hours' Updated 21 Nov, 2022 08:04pm
Markets Pakistan's current account deficit clocks in at $567mn in October Increases 56% on month-on-month basis Deficit for July-October period, however, is nearly 47% lower on year-on-year basis Updated 21 Nov, 2022 10:37pm
Editorials Winter of discontent has arrived EDITORIAL: Reportedly, the much-needed and important 9th review of the ongoing IMF (International Monetary Fund)... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:31am
Opinion An economic slide Ever since the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) came to power, the good governance myth of the top team of senior... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:27am
Opinion Economic framework yet to be finalized Setting the bar unrealistically high or looking at filling the glass up to more than capacity by any administration... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:23am
Pakistan KP minister reacts sharply to Dar’s statement about state of economy PESHAWAR: Finance Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taimur Saleem Jhagra has reacted sharply to a video statement of... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Business & Finance Export demand: Dar to meet owners of sugar mills ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will hold a meeting with sugar mill owners today (Monday) to mull over the... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Print State of economy: Dar rejects all speculations Finance Minister says Pakistan will make payment of $1 billion Sukuk Bond in time in the first week of next month Updated 20 Nov, 2022 04:16pm
Pakistan Dar looks to calm nerves, says Pakistan will not default on bond payments Finance minister reiterates country will meet international payment obligations, also dismisses rumours of looming fuel shortage Updated 19 Nov, 2022 07:18pm
Print Dar meets Alvi ahead of COAS’ appointment Finance minister briefed the president on the various steps taken to provide relief to the general public Updated 19 Nov, 2022 10:39am
Print ECC allows TCP to import urea from China, Azerbaijan ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed the import of 125,000 metric tons of... Updated 19 Nov, 2022 09:56am
Business & Finance NA informed: $5.66bn foreign loan, aid received ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Friday that the total amount of foreign loans and aid received by... Updated 19 Nov, 2022 10:15am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ZB does receive some spiritual guidance “So any lessons learned?” “As a race we Pakistanis are not given to learning any lessons from our mistakes or... Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Print Targeted assistance: IMF appears ready to take the long view Talks on 9th review of International Monetary Fund Enhanced Fund Facility further delayed Updated 18 Nov, 2022 09:54am
Print COAS’ appointment: Dar holds consultations with Zardari, Fazl ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) delegation led by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday held... Updated 18 Nov, 2022 09:25am
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF plan to move fast on bailout programme Will 'expeditiously' finish their technical engagement as part of the ninth review of Pakistan's bailout programme Published 17 Nov, 2022 11:31pm
Pakistan Dar briefed on Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar scheme ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Mera Pakistan... Published 17 Nov, 2022 07:41am
Opinion Dar sb waits, and waits Finance Minister Ishaq Dar must have spent the last few days, since the zero-interest surprise disappeared from the... Updated 17 Nov, 2022 06:28am
Editorials POL prices kept unchanged EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the prices of petroleum products would remain constant... Published 17 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Business & Finance POL products’ prices kept unchanged ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to keep the prices of petroleum products unchanged for second half of November... Published 16 Nov, 2022 05:50am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A case of assets beyond means? “So now what?” “So now shut up about Dar sahib’s case of assets beyond means.” “I thought he said... Published 16 Nov, 2022 05:50am
Print PSM to get Rs1.26bn to foot the bill for gas ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved release of funds amounting to Rs1.258... Updated 16 Nov, 2022 10:22am
Business & Finance Petroleum prices to stay unchanged for next fortnight: Ishaq Dar Price of petrol will remain at Rs224.80 per litre while the price of high-speed diesel will stay at Rs235.30 per litre Published 15 Nov, 2022 10:00pm
