Dr Murtaza appointed SBP’s acting governor KARACHI: The federal government has appointed Dr Murtaza Syed as acting governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)... Updated 06 May, 2022 10:06am
Print KSA urged not to withdraw its deposits: Miftah Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s economic team misguided the nation on talks with IMF Updated 06 May, 2022 09:59am
Print POL products’ prices will not be raised: finance minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Thursday declared that the government will try its utmost not... Updated 06 May, 2022 10:04am
Business & Finance Miftah Ismail slams PTI's economic policies, hints at targeted fuel subsidy Finance minister says no final decision on raising prices of petroleum products, but says wealthy could be asked to make 'contribution' Updated 05 May, 2022 09:24pm
Business & Finance PTI’s Fawad Chaudhry says economy running ‘without a driver’ Ex-information minister claims government's hope to grab monetary benefits from Saudi Arabia and UAE remain unmet Updated 05 May, 2022 08:29pm
Pakistan Govt will not do anything to undermine SBP's independence: Miftah Ismail Finance minister says govt focused on reviving Pakistan's economy Updated 05 May, 2022 09:46am
Opinion A weak govt? The new Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government has taken charge on a weak footing. It is a coalition of... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Pakistan Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to discuss augmenting kingdom's $3 billion deposit Discussions involve exploring options to further enhance financing of petroleum products Updated 01 May, 2022 07:23pm
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz constitutes 21-member Economic Advisory Council Will convene on a weekly basis Updated 28 Apr, 2022 08:20pm
Print IMF asks govt to bring C/A deficit under control DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to bring its current account deficit under control, an... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 11:07am
Print Miftah briefs US envoy, UK HC about govt’s economic agenda ISLAMABAD: Angela P. Aggeler, Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America called on the... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 10:33am
Business & Finance With progress in IMF talks, external sector to stabilise gradually: expert KARACHI: With progress made in talks between the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan’s... Published 27 Apr, 2022 06:11am
Print Miftah, others hold talks with key global bond investors Finance minister underlines need for prudent and responsible fiscal policy while supporting the poor and those hardest-hit by the rising global inflation Updated 27 Apr, 2022 11:24am
Markets KSE-100 falls below 46,000-point mark after 0.55% decrease Takes a hit as declining reserves, pressure on rupee weigh on investors’ minds Updated 26 Apr, 2022 06:08pm
Print Govt seeks increase in size, duration of IMF programme ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought an increase in the size and duration of its $6 billion International Monetary Fund... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 10:06am
Editorials Miftah wouldn’t come back empty-handed EDITORIAL: The statement issued by the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission chief for the ongoing Extended... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Business & Finance Rollback of fuel subsidy: Miftah should have taken a stand, says Tarin Ex-finance minister says PTI government met all IMF targets for release of fund's seventh tranche Updated 25 Apr, 2022 05:17pm
Business & Finance Not during April: Miftah rules out any immediate increase in petrol, diesel prices Says govt has lots of considerations to make before it can revise prices even on May 1 Updated 25 Apr, 2022 11:47pm
Opinion Pakistani finance ministers! Pakistan’s economy has reached an impasse yet again and perhaps this played as much of a role in de-seating Imran... Updated 25 Apr, 2022 11:39pm
Print Stalled IMF programme: Revival now very much in sight The IMF expresses support to Pakistan delegation Updated 25 Apr, 2022 09:54am
Print Power sector: Miftah has not made it clear which type of subsidy he intends to cut ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has not yet intimated the Ministry of Energy as to which type of subsidy ... Updated 25 Apr, 2022 10:05am
Print Govt, IMF reach new agreement? ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reportedly agreed, in principle, to extend the... Updated 25 Apr, 2022 10:04am
Pakistan IMF mission expected to visit Islamabad in May after Miftah holds 'productive meetings' Both sides agree that prompt action is needed to reverse unfunded subsidies that have slowed discussions IMF says Pakistan has also requested to extend the EFF arrangement through June 2023 Updated 25 Apr, 2022 02:19am
Opinion Country’ economy: no grounds for complacency According to media reports, the PML(N)-led coalition government is mulling curbing subsidies on fuel and power in... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Print Govt likely to curb fuel subsidies ISLAMABAD: Present government may withdraw the subsidy on petrol entirely by raising its price by Rs 21 per litre... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:09am
Print FBR to present draft IR Code to minister for approval ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will present the draft of the Inland Revenue Code to Finance Minister... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:12am
Pakistan In Washington, Miftah says Pakistan will aim for inclusive, sustainable growth Finance minister is currently in the US to hold talks on the IMF programme Updated 23 Apr, 2022 07:22pm
Pakistan Attracting US investment govt's top priority: Miftah Ismail Says government focused on creating a business-friendly environment Updated 23 Apr, 2022 05:16pm
Pakistan Pakistan says willing to curb fuel subsidies as discussion with IMF underway Finance minister Miftah Ismail, currently in Washington for talks on seventh review of IMF programme, says 'targeted subsidies' should remain Updated 23 Apr, 2022 05:15pm
Print Miftah swings into action on stalled IMF programme Says visit to Washington is to put back on track IMF programme that PTI and Imran Khan derailed Updated 22 Apr, 2022 10:12am