EconomyRs170bn in taxes to be imposed through mini-budget prior to IMF deal: Ishaq Dar Arshad KhanFebruary 10, 2023October 2, 20256Dar says some reforms suggested by IMF are in Pakistan’s favour. Rs170bn in taxes to be imposed through mini-budget prior…
BusinessGovt hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs35 per litre Arshad KhanJanuary 29, 2023October 2, 20251Dar further announced that the prices of kerosene oil and light diesel oil have been increased by Rs18 per litre….
EconomyGovt seeks major IMF shareholders’ help for $7bn plan Arshad KhanDecember 7, 2022October 2, 20250Japan, Germany, and France are three other leading voting powers in IMF’s executive board with 6.14pc, 5.31pc and 4.03pc votes….
EconomyPakistan seeks support from Bank of China to bring back macroeconomic stability Arshad KhanNovember 30, 2022October 2, 20255Ishaq Dar urges Bank of China to expand business relations with Islamabad to deepen economic and financial relations. Pakistan seeks…
EconomyAIIB credits SBP account with $500m, Dar confirms Arshad KhanNovember 29, 2022June 21, 20265ADB’s financing will provide the fiscal space needed for the government to implement its countercyclical development expenditure package. AIIB credits…
NationalCourt ends proceedings in assets beyond means case against Ishaq Dar Arshad KhanNovember 22, 2022June 21, 20261“The trial against Ishaq Dar ends here,” judge says. Court ends proceedings in assets beyond means case against Ishaq Dar….
EconomyUS cannot stop Pakistan from purchasing Russian oil: Ishaq Dar Arshad KhanNovember 14, 2022June 21, 20261Dar says oil purchase from Moscow will be possible soon. US cannot stop Pakistan from purchasing Russian oil: Ishaq Dar….
EconomyPakistan approves plan to import 300,000-tonne wheat from Russia Arshad KhanNovember 1, 2022June 21, 20260Pakistan to buy wheat at cost of $372 per tonne. ECC approves jacking up revised margins of OMCs. Pakistan approves…
EconomyADB credits $1.5 billion to SBP’s account, Dar says Arshad KhanOctober 26, 2022October 2, 20254ADB says recovery from COVID-19 impeded by external shocks. ADB credits $1.5 billion to SBP’s account, Dar says. Finance Minister…
EconomyADB assures Pakistan to approve $1.5bln for BRACE Arshad KhanOctober 16, 2022June 21, 20260Finance Minister thanked the President ADB for support provided over the years. ADB assures Pakistan to approve $1.5bln for BRACE….