ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):The Finance Ministry here on Thursday notified Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to review and formulate economic policies in a more holistic manner. “The Prime Minister has been pleased to constitute the Economic Advisory Council (EAC). The EAC shall be chaired by the Prime Minister,” according to the notification. The members of council… Continue reading Finance ministry notifies Economic Advisory Council
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OGDCL posts Rs112.044 bln profit in third quarter of FY 2021-22
OGDCL posts Rs112.044 bln profit in third quarter of FY 2021-22
Pak furniture exports witnesses 80.3 % surge in March
Pak furniture exports witnesses 80.3 % surge in March
Over 5.134 million tons of wheat procured
Over 5.134 million tons of wheat procured
PSX submits budget proposals to ensure capital market growth, economic development
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has presented important proposals for the federal budget 2022-23 to address economic challenges, boost national economy and grow the capital markets. Implementation of the proposals will help to document the economy and increase tax revenues, while also helping to meet important social objectives. These proposals have been… Continue reading PSX submits budget proposals to ensure capital market growth, economic development
No fresh borrowings from SBP, clarifies finance ministry
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):The Ministry of Finance here on Thursday clarified that there had been no fresh borrowings by the government from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). “In fact the government has been retiring its previous stock of debt with the SBP on its maturity,” the ministry said in a statement while responding to… Continue reading No fresh borrowings from SBP, clarifies finance ministry
Gov’t keen to attract US investment in Pakistan on priority: Ismail
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail Wednesday said that the present government was keen to attract the U.S. foreign investment in different sectors of Pakistan’s economy on priority basis. Talking to Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America Angela P. Aggeler here, the minister said… Continue reading Gov’t keen to attract US investment in Pakistan on priority: Ismail
Asim Ahmad assumes charge of Chairman FBR
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Asim Ahmad, a BS-21 officer of Inland Revenue Service, has assumed the charge of the post of Chairman,Federal Board of Revenue, Islamabad. He brings with him a diversified experience of holding key positions including Chairman FBR, Member-IT, DG (I&I)-IR, and Chief Commissioner-IR, according to a statement issued by the FBR on… Continue reading Asim Ahmad assumes charge of Chairman FBR
Asim Ahmad assumes charge as Chairman FBR
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Asim Ahmad, a BS-21officer of Inland Revenue Service, has assumed the charge of the post of Chairman,Federal Board of Revenue, Islamabad. He brings with him a diversified experience of holding key positions including Chairman FBR, Member-IT, DG (I&I)-IR, and Chief Commissioner-IR, according to a statement issued by the FBR here on Wednesday.
Indonesia temporarily bans palm oil exports to regulate local markets: Envoy
Indonesia temporarily bans palm oil exports to regulate local markets: Envoy
Miftah for further enhancing relations with UK
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail here on Wednesday underscored that Pakistan had long-standing historic ties with the United Kingdom, which needed to be further expanded for the mutual benefits of the two countries. The minister was talking to British High Commissioner, Dr. Christian Turner who called on him… Continue reading Miftah for further enhancing relations with UK
Pakistan earns $360 million from travel services’ export in 8 months
Pakistan earns $360 million from travel services’ export in 8 months
Pakistan’s exports to USA increased by 40.27pc in 3 quarters
Pakistan’s exports to USA increased by 40.27pc in 3 quarters
Food imports increases by 15.46% in 9 months
Food imports increases by 15.46% in 9 months
Kerb currency market
Kerb currency market
Sports goods exports witness 35.23% increase in 3 quarters
Sports goods exports witness 35.23% increase in 3 quarters
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion
ADB commits $3.23 bn for Pakistan in 2021 to boost pandemic response, promote green recovery
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $3.32 billion in 2021 to help Pakistan tackle the immediate effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and promote a green recovery. Financial and operational results published on Monday in ADB’s Annual Report 2021 depict how ADB supported its developing member countries (DMCs) through a combination… Continue reading ADB commits $3.23 bn for Pakistan in 2021 to boost pandemic response, promote green recovery
Sufficient fuel stocks available in country: OGRA
Sufficient fuel stocks available in country: OGRA