General elections only way out of ‘economic mess’, says Shaukat Tarin Former finance minister reiterates call for holding elections Updated 20 Jul, 2022 08:44pm
Markets Speculation, uncertainty causing rupee freefall: Miftah Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said Pakistan’s “economic fundamentals” remain intact and the ongoing... Updated 20 Jul, 2022 06:26pm
Business & Finance Miftah moves to pacify markets, says imports under control Appreciates SBP for taking measures to contain runaway imports Published 20 Jul, 2022 11:05am
Pakistan ECC may approve rate of PL on LPG today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has convened a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the... Published 20 Jul, 2022 07:26am
Opinion IMF programme needs to be protected This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Miftah gives a detailed account: How country saved itself from... Updated 20 Jul, 2022 06:08am
Business & Finance Fixed tax regime for furniture retailers on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government would announce a fixed tax regime for the furniture retailers to pay sales tax on the ... Published 20 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Print Religious scholars and banking sector representative: Miftah underscores need for dialogue Seeks guidance and clarity on the issues of Sharia-compliant mechanism Updated 20 Jul, 2022 09:21am
Pakistan Pakistan committed to IMF programme, Ahsan Iqbal tells lender Planning minister says govt has taken difficult decisions to stabilise the economy Published 19 Jul, 2022 05:18pm
Business & Finance Miftah orders authorities to address pharma industry’s concerns ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail has directed the relevant authorities to undertake... Published 19 Jul, 2022 08:15am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan’s spiritual connections “You’ve gotta give it to The Khan.” “His spiritual connections…” “Don’t be facetious — 15 out of... Published 19 Jul, 2022 06:00am
Print Looking forward to Barrick Gold’s investment: Miftah Terms investment transformational for Balochistan and Pakistan Updated 19 Jul, 2022 10:29am
Editorials Politics mustn’t have precedence over economy EDITORIAL: The economy remains extremely fragile notwithstanding claims by Finance Minister Miftah Ismail in a press... Published 19 Jul, 2022 06:00am
Opinion The FY23 budget and Fund approval Pakistani administrations have become adept at presenting an annual budget to parliament with the required detailed... Published 18 Jul, 2022 07:09am
Print Miftah gives a detailed account: How country saved itself from bankruptcy Finance Minister says country expecting $4 billion from friendly countries to bridge the external financing gap Updated 17 Jul, 2022 03:51pm
Print Inflation rate will soar to 40pc, claims Tarin LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senior leader and former Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has said that the... Updated 17 Jul, 2022 09:34am
Print Govt says reshaping ‘Mera Ghar’ scheme ISLAMABAD: The government has decided the reshaping of “Mera Ghar” scheme, confirmed by Finance Minister Miftah... Updated 17 Jul, 2022 03:51pm
Pakistan Pakistan to get $4bn from friendly countries to shore up reserves: Miftah Ismail Finance minister says $1.2bn will come in deferred oil payment, while a foreign country will invest $1.5 to $2bn in stocks on a G2G basis Published 16 Jul, 2022 08:12pm
Pakistan Rupee devaluation multiplied debt servicing: Miftah Says any nation will move towards default-like situation amid high debt servicing Updated 16 Jul, 2022 06:20pm
Pakistan Miftah says he expects IMF Board approval in August Finance minister says govt has completed all prior actions Updated 16 Jul, 2022 02:11pm
Editorials IMF staff-level agreement at last EDITORIAL: The staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was reached in the early hours of 14... Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am
Business & Finance Imposition of supertax: Prgmea conveys its reservations to Miftah ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Prgmea) on Thursday conveyed its... Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am
Editorials A long IMF rigmarole EDITORIAL: There is intense speculation as to the reasons behind the tardy progress in the Pakistan authorities... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Print Traders propose major changes in Finance Act Call for reviewing concept of 'deemed rental income' on immovable properties Updated 14 Jul, 2022 12:28pm
Print Deal with IMF expected anytime ISLAMABAD: The federal capital is rife with speculation that the staff-level agreement on the seventh review between... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Print ECC informed about the ‘benefit’ of proposed move: Hike in gas tariffs likely to yield Rs666bn revenue Surplus revenue of Rs120 billion to be adjusted by OGRA during review of prices of SNGPL, SSGC Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:40am
Opinion Economy: daunting challenges Since assuming power the coalition government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has been facing multiple... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Print ECC decides to raise gas prices Directs to further reduce the gas rates for export and non-export industry/captive power Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:42am
Print Coal, LNG import initiated for power generation: Miftah ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail Thursday expressed his optimism that there will be a substantial reduction... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:39am
Markets Rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar Appreciates 0.04% in inter-bank market on Thursday Updated 07 Jul, 2022 06:31pm
Markets Govt will provide relief if decline in oil prices persists: Miftah Ismail Federal Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail said that the government would provide relief to the masses on petroleum... Published 07 Jul, 2022 03:34pm
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?