Proposal to tax internet data usage criticised as reactions to budget pour in Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin announced proposals in speech earlier on Friday Updated 11 Jun, 2021 08:49pm
Budget 2021-22 Pakistan targets 4.8% GDP growth in upcoming fiscal year Finance minister unveils third budget of PTI government CGT reduced on sale of shares No new taxes on salaried persons in upcoming fiscal year Updated 12 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Pakistan Khaqan asks govt to take parliament into confidence on ‘deal’ with IMF ISLAMABAD: Former premier and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on Thursday,... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Business & Finance Economic Survey 2020-21: IPR terms 4pc GDP growth in FY21 as sigh of relief LAHORE: The Institute of Policy Reforms on Thursday termed the 4% GDP growth in FY21 as announced by Finance ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Markets Economic Survey: PSX shows remarkable performance KARACHI: Pakistan stock market's performance has been remarkable this year and during July 2020 to April 2021 ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Print Growth versus inclusive growth The Economic Survey, a document presented with much fanfare by the finance minister a day before the budget speech,... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Print Govt hopeful about IMF relaxations • Economic Survey 2020-21 released ISLAMABAD: Expressing the government’s resolve to consolidate and build on... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Editorials The Economic Survey EDITORIAL: The Economic Survey 2020-21 was unveiled by Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin (appointed on 16 April 2021), ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Pakistan Pakistan not leveraging US military’s support to win IMF concessions: Tarin Says Pakistan is only eying investments from the US in various sectors Remarks come in response to Financial Times story Finance minister says rebuttal will be issued Published 10 Jun, 2021 07:07pm
Business & Finance Key highlights of Economic Survey 2020-21 Per capita income stands at $1,543 in outgoing fiscal year Updated 10 Jun, 2021 06:19pm
Pakistan beats projections, targets higher growth Finance minister reviews past-year's performance while unveiling Economic Survey 2020-21 Says country now dependent on international food prices Needs economic growth of 6-7%, adds Tarin Updated 10 Jun, 2021 07:33pm
Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 to be unveiled today GDP projected to have grown at 3.9% as measures help V-shaped recovery Updated 10 Jun, 2021 01:14pm
Print Federal budget tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The incumbent government, led by Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is all set to present its third budget... Published 10 Jun, 2021 03:22am
Print EAD allowed to approach G20 for debt relief extension ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed Economic Affairs... Published 10 Jun, 2021 03:22am
Business & Finance FY22 Budget: Relief package for telecom sector likely ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to announce a relief package for telecom sector in the budget 2021-22 including... Published 10 Jun, 2021 03:22am
Print Block 8, Iraq: PPL required to seek appraisal of success potential ISLAMABAD: The government has made it mandatory for Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) to seek appraisal of success... Published 09 Jun, 2021 03:29am
Pakistan ‘Govt lacks robust strategy for expanding tax base’ ISLAMABAD: The government lacks a robust strategy for expanding the tax base, which could make the attainment of tax... Published 08 Jun, 2021 04:09am
Business & Finance Final round of talks with IMF: Govt to strive for as much fiscal space as possible ISLAMABAD: The government’s economic team led by finance minister Shaukat Tarin will hold the final round of talks... Published 08 Jun, 2021 04:09am
Business & Finance Tarin reviews budget proposals with PSX MD/CEO ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin, chaired a meeting here at the Finance Division... Published 08 Jun, 2021 04:09am
Print Wheat flour, other items: Price monitoring body takes stock of situation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin presided over the meeting of a National Price... Published 08 Jun, 2021 04:09am
Print Various sectors: EAC likely to finalise incentives ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) is expected to finalise on Monday the incentive package... Published 06 Jun, 2021 02:56am
Print Kamyab Jawan Programme: Tarin directs finalisation of institutional framework of funding ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has directed to finalise the institutional framework of funding for the... Published 05 Jun, 2021 04:08am
Print ECNEC approves 12 projects worth over Rs312bn ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 12 projects for various... Published 05 Jun, 2021 04:08am
Business & Finance Tax defaulters: Tarin warns of action if any wrongdoing found after third-party audit KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has warned that if any wrongdoing was found after ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Print WB proposes $200m credit facilities for housing sector ISLAMABAD: The Country Director, World Bank (WB), Najy Benhassine in a meeting with the Federal Minister for Finance... Published 03 Jun, 2021 04:13am
Business & Finance KATI urges govt to keep its expenditure to a minimum KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) president Saleem-uz-Zaman said that in view of the ... Published 03 Jun, 2021 04:13am
Print All essential items: USC asked to ensure supply ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin has directed the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) for making... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Business & Finance NPPMCL privatization: Tarin says will help resolve issues ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Tuesday reviewed progress made on the privatisation of National... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Business & Finance PYMA urges minister to eliminate ‘discrimination’ KARACHI: Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has urged the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Print ‘Green Eurobond’ launched to raise $500m for dams: PM highlights hydropower potential ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that there is a huge potential of hydropower in the country, and... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?