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Business & Economy Published 04 Sep, 2022 05:21pm

Miftah Ismail expects economy to grow more than 3.5% this FY - report

Finance minister reiterates the need for “living within your means”

Business & Economy Updated 22 Aug, 2022 04:35pm

Pakistan economy out of ‘deep waters’, says Ayesha Ghaus Pasha

State finance minister cites country has to keep close watch and move forward

▶️ Business & Economy Published 17 Aug, 2022 05:29pm

Petroleum levy to increase by Rs50 under IMF conditions

PDL of around Rs10 on petrol and Rs5 on diesel is likely to be increased on September 1

Business & Economy Published 05 Aug, 2022 07:00pm

Govt to control imports even if it leads to slower growth rate: Miftah Ismail

Says the objective is not to create unemployment but to reduce imports

Business & Economy Updated 05 Aug, 2022 04:24pm

Fixed tax regime withdrawn on electricity bills for one year on traders’ community demand

Govt will direct banks, DISCOs for payment of bills

Business & Economy Updated 01 Aug, 2022 01:57pm

ECC approves Rs30b as supplementary grant for PSO

Committee decides to clear outstanding payments accumulated during the previous government

Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2022 03:16pm

IMF’s remaining one prior condition will be met tomorrow: Miftah

Says import ban on cars, mobiles, home appliances to stay; SBP governor appointment expected this week; hopes rupee will perform better in next two weeks

Business & Economy Published 30 Jul, 2022 09:23pm

Coalition govt saved Pakistan from default at cost of political capital: Miftah

Finance minister says Imran Khan responsible for economic mess

Business & Economy Published 27 Jul, 2022 03:19pm

Pakistan expected to get $4b over next year from IMF: Miftah

Finance minister calls for better laws to privatise institutions

▶️ Pakistan Updated 20 Jul, 2022 03:51pm

Political uncertainty led to rupee’s fall against dollar: Miftah

Allows buying 200,000 tons of urea; 300,000 tons of wheat bought

▶️ Business & Economy Updated 16 Jul, 2022 04:42pm

Power sector losses have doubled govt’s annual expenses: Miftah

Finance minister blames PTI for economic woes

▶️ Business & Economy Updated 29 Jun, 2022 07:12pm

Govt raises taxes for salaried people, adds petroleum levy

Govt employee salaries increased 15%

Pakistan Updated 28 Jun, 2022 09:25am

Ishaq Dar touted to replace Miftah Ismail as finance minister

The PML-N leader will likely return to Pakistan in the third week of July

Business & Economy Published 24 Jun, 2022 07:16pm

Chinese consortium loan of $2.3 billion in SBP account: Miftah

Finance minister says the loan will increase foreign exchange reserves

Pakistan Updated 24 Jun, 2022 01:14pm

Rs40,000 fixed income tax imposed on gold shops

Shops on less 300 square feet area will have to pay this fixed tax

Life & Style Published 22 Jun, 2022 02:11pm

Did Ishaq Dar just troll himself on Twitter?

A reference to DarEconomics took Twitter by storm

Business & Economy Updated 15 Jun, 2022 02:06am

Economy will ‘sink’ if power sector not reformed: Miftah Ismail

Says the PTI-led government has taken record loans

Business Published 13 Jun, 2022 11:10pm

Pakistan will default if fuel subsidies are not withdrawn: Miftah

Finance minister says that the government is facing circular debt of Rs2,500 billion

Business & Economy Published 12 Jun, 2022 01:50pm

Miftah to seek deferred payments for Qatari LNG

Pakistan's FX reserves dwindle as global fuel prices spike