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Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Pakistan's PML-N Mulls Finance Minister Ishaq Dar As Caretaker Prime Minister

The proposal comes as part of a strategic plan to ensure continuity in economic policies and expedite foreign investment initiatives in the country, raising significant interest in the nation's political landscape.

23 July 2023

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Pak FM Dar Blames Geopolitics For Stalled IMF Loan

He said no reason had been given by the IMF for the “unnecessary delay” behind the ninth review, which has been pending since November.

16 June 2023

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan PM Sharif Tells Finance Ministry To Follow IMF Parameters In Budget: Report

A week back, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and urged her to revive the USD 6.5 billion deal that was initially signed in 2019 and is set to expire by...

07 June 2023

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

No New Tax On Agriculture, Construction Sectors: Pak Finance Minister

Pakistan and the IMF agreed on a short term stand-by agreement (SBA) to help in the balance of payments and the fund already provided USD 1.2 billion.

22 July 2023

Pakistan Economic Woes

Cash-Strapped Pakistan's Economy Shows Just 0.29% GDP Growth & Over 29% Inflation

Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Dar launched the Economic Survey 2022-23 at a crowded press conference, an annual ritual performed one day ahead of next year's budget

08 June 2023

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Pakistan's Budget Proposals OICCI Asks Govt To Abolish Super Tax

The general rate for minimum tax should be reduced to 0.25 per cent and carry forward of minimum tax credit be allowed for at least 5 years as prior to 2022, recommended the OICCI

06 June 2023

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Pak Government Forms High-Level Committee To Restructure & Revive Pakistan International Airlines

On Wednesday, Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level committee to restructure and revive the cash-strapped Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

28 June 2023

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Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

UAE Approves Additional $1 Billion Funding To Pakistan: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

The funds are part of a $6.5 billion bailout package the IMF approved in 2019, which analysts say is critical if Pakistan is to avoid defaulting on external debt obligations

14 April 2023

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24 March 2023
Pakistan Receives $2 Billion Rollover Deposits From China To Get IMF Bailout: Report

Pakistan Receives $2 Billion Rollover Deposits From China To Get IMF Bailout: Report

Pakistan is scrambling to increase its forex reserves which are estimated to be at $4.8 billion after China refinanced $500 million last week


09 March 2023
Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Hopeful Of Signing Bailout Deal With IMF This Week

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Hopeful Of Signing Bailout Deal With IMF This Week

Pakistan and the IMF have been holding virtual talks after the two sides held 10 days of intensive negotiations with an IMF delegation in Islamabad from...


22 February 2023
China Approves $700 Million Loan To Pakistan: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

China Approves $700 Million Loan To Pakistan: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Pakistan has a chronic balance of payments problem which was exacerbated in the last year, with the country's forex reserves declining to critical levels


29 January 2023
Pakistan Government Raises Petrol, Diesel Prices By Rs 35 Each

Pakistan Government Raises Petrol, Diesel Prices By Rs 35 Each

After the rise, the price of petrol was set at Rs 249.80 per litre, high-speed diesel at Rs 262.80, kerosene oil at Rs 189.83, and light diesel oil at Rs 187...


27 January 2023
Allah Is Responsible For Pakistan's Development, Says Pak Finance Minister 

Allah Is Responsible For Pakistan's Development, Says Pak Finance Minister 

The finance minister said, "they are trying their best to improve Pakistan's condition under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's leadership"


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27 January 2023
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Hope For Early Settlement With IMF To Unlock Foreign Loans

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Hope For Early Settlement With IMF To Unlock Foreign Loans

The remarks from Sharif came as the country's economy is precariously tethering with just USD 3.7 billion in foreign reserves, which is considered a critical...


22 January 2023
Foreign Shipping Lines May Stop Services For Cash-Strapped Pakistan: Report

Foreign Shipping Lines May Stop Services For Cash-Strapped Pakistan: Report

The PSAA chairman also wrote letters to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed, Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Namar, and Maritime Affairs Minister...


19 October 2022
Pakistan 'Actively Considering' Getting Oil From Russia On India's Pattern: Ishaq Dar

Pakistan 'Actively Considering' Getting Oil From Russia On India's Pattern: Ishaq Dar

The US and European nations have imposed crippling sanctions on Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine on February 24. India has raised oil imports from Russia...


14 October 2022
Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Heckled At Washington Airport, Called Thief, Liar

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Heckled At Washington Airport, Called Thief, Liar

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar was in Washington for talks with international lenders. He was heckled at the airport and called thief and liar.


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