PARTLY FACETIOUS: The rupee-dollar parity “What is so funny?” “I am sorry – it’s too funny for words.” Splutter. “Have a glass of water, calm... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Print Tarin for two more valuations of PSM assets ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin has sought two more valuations of assets of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) as... Updated 09 Jul, 2021 02:49pm
Print Economy on the right track: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said the economy had... Published 08 Jul, 2021 03:50am
Print ‘FBR must introduce law to jail errant taxmen’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance Wednesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Updated 08 Jul, 2021 03:07pm
Editorials Boosting agri output EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing the National Farmers Convention warned that challenge of food... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Editorials Growth and stability EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin while speaking at a workshop titled “Pakistan’s Economy – Fragility... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Pakistan GSMA conveys concerns to Tarin over new levy on voice call ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) has conveyed serious concerns to Finance Minister... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Print Kamyab Pakistan Programme to be launched in ‘next few days’ ISLAMABAD: The federal government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday decided to launch the ‘Kamyab... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Print EAC underscores need for speeding up sell-off process Stresses need to complete transaction of LNG-based power plants in current financial year Updated 04 Jul, 2021 09:33am
Business & Finance GSMA urges govt to withdraw FED on cellular calls The GSM Association, an industry organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide ... Published 03 Jul, 2021 09:57pm
Pakistan ‘Kamyab Pakistan Programme’ being launched this month The government has decided to launch 'Kamyab Pakistan Program' in the ongoing month of July that that offers... Published 03 Jul, 2021 12:17pm
Print Tarin says realisation of growth targets requires stability Pakistan has set a growth target of 6-7 % in the medium term New auto policy and 'Meri Gari Scheme' to be introduced as well, adds finance minister Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:45am
Print Tarin tells NA: Efforts afoot to end tradition of supplementary grants ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday informed the National Assembly that... Published 01 Jul, 2021 04:09am
Pakistan Pharmaceutical distributors warn of operations shutdown KARACHI: Pharmaceutical distributors have warned the government of shutting down their operations in the city if the... Published 30 Jun, 2021 03:54am
Print Over Rs25m tax liability: Action would be considered: Tarin ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Tuesday said the government would go after the wilful tax defaulters as... Published 30 Jun, 2021 03:54am
Print Proposal regarding MPL: Ishrat, Tarin have differences ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin and Advisor to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr.... Published 30 Jun, 2021 03:54am
Print 'Divided' opposition fails to block passage of budget Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif not present in crucial session Finance Bill 2021 discussed clause by clause in the House Updated 30 Jun, 2021 12:56pm
Pakistan National Assembly approves amended Finance Bill 2021 Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin says focus remains on agriculture sector Roadmap made to lift 4 million households out of poverty, adds Tarin Published 29 Jun, 2021 07:55pm
Pakistan NA Speaker summons NSC meeting on July 1 ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Monday summoned a meeting of parliamentary committee on national... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Opinion Going to the IMF was the only option This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Tarin defends govt’s IMF lending decision” carried by the... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Print ECC takes decisions on sugar, cotton Approves tender for import of 100,000 tons of sugar Constitutes committee to help increase cotton production in the next fiscal year Also directs Petroleum Division, Finance Division, and PSO to provide a timeframe for payment of outstanding dues to PNSC Updated 29 Jun, 2021 12:11pm
Print ‘Kamyab Pakistan Programme’ being launched: Tarin ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Monday said ‘Kamyab Pakistan Programme’ is being launched that offers... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Print Proposal to pledge airports: Sarwar lodges protest for not taking ministry on board ISLAMABAD: Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan has reportedly lodged a protest with Finance Minister Shaukat... Updated 29 Jun, 2021 10:31am
Editorials From trickle-down to bottom-up EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin pledged to implement a bottom-up approach as opposed to the... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Business & Finance Telecom industry: Mobile operators collectively raise voice against tax proposals ISLAMABAD: All telecom operators have collectively cautioned Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin that the implementation... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Opinion Rupee decline Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin in his wind-up speech in parliament this Friday lamented the rupee-dollar parity ... Published 28 Jun, 2021 04:38am
Editorials A double whammy EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin in his wind-up speech to the National Assembly, a few hours before... Published 28 Jun, 2021 04:38am
Opinion IMF talks: there’s now rising sense of deja vu? The finance team in Islamabad is walking a tight rope. Promises made by the government to the International Monetary... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Print Opposition’s all 397 cut motions rejected: NA approves 29 demands for grants worth over Rs167bn ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Saturday approved 29 budgetary demands for grants worth Rs167.5 billion pertaining... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Print Tarin defends govt’s IMF lending decision ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, on Saturday, left the opposition red-faced for their “undue ... Updated 27 Jun, 2021 04:00pm
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