Business & Economy Updated 11 Jun, 2022 04:43pm Miftah hints at privatising two companies Says Pakistan has no choice except to take 'tough decision'
Pakistan Updated 10 Jun, 2022 08:29pm No tax on those with annual salaries up to Rs1.2m Miftah describes class as the most affected because of inflation
Pakistan Published 10 Jun, 2022 05:57pm BISP budget increases from Rs250b to Rs364b Benazir Taleemi Wazaif programme expands to 10m children
Business & Economy Published 10 Jun, 2022 08:50am All eyes on Pakistan’s budget for financial year 2022-23 Coalition govt expected to present over Rs9,500b worth of outlay
Pakistan Published 08 Jun, 2022 08:32pm Govt all set to present ‘progressive’ budget on Friday Rs800 billion earmarked for PSDP in next fiscal year
Pakistan Published 07 Jun, 2022 08:17pm Long queues for petrol as govt denies rumours of another hike There will be no increase in prices today and there is no summary or plan to raise prices, says Finance Minister Miftah Ismail
Business & Economy Published 07 Jun, 2022 05:43pm Pakistan needs six per cent growth to support country’s labour market: Miftah Finance minister says government needs $41 million for the next 12 months
Business & Economy Updated 07 Jun, 2022 09:31am Twin petrol price hikes brings Pakistan ‘out of financial crisis’ Finance czar Mifah Ismail says Pakistan will not have any financial emergency
Business & Economy Published 03 Jun, 2022 10:31am Govt not buying Russian oil due to fear of US: Shaukat Tarin Claims PTI govt left Rs468b worth of funds for subsidy
Business & Economy Updated 03 Jun, 2022 12:11pm Govt jacks up petrol price by another Rs30 per litre Miftah Ismail says government still bearing losses despite massive increase in prices
Pakistan Updated 01 Jun, 2022 02:35am Pakistan may consider buying Russian oil if no threat of sanctions: Miftah Ismail The minister says Pakistan has asked Ukraine and Russia to sell it wheat at cheaper rates
Pakistan Published 29 May, 2022 03:11pm No ban on sanitary products, diapers, says Miftah Ismail Finance minister says govt will further issue clarification on Monday
Business & Economy Updated 28 May, 2022 04:28pm People with household income below Rs40,000 to get Rs2,000 monthly stipend Finance minister asks people to send NIC number to 786 to avail subsidy, budget to be presented on June 10
Business & Economy Published 27 May, 2022 12:49pm Rupee recovers after govt rolls back petrol subsidy Economic expert says it will take three months, till August, for the country to become stable
Pakistan Published 27 May, 2022 12:18am Imran Khan lashes out at govt over hike in petrol price Says the incompetent government has not pursued the deal with Russia for 30% cheaper oil
Business & Economy Updated 28 May, 2022 08:35am Petrol price increased by Rs30 to meet IMF bailout conditions Miftah Ismail says decision taken to ensure revival of IMF programme; wave of anger among people over hike
Business & Economy Published 23 May, 2022 03:08pm KSE-100 sheds over 700 points in intra-day trading Market expects SBP Monetary Policy Committee to jack up interest rate by 100 bps