ISLAMABAD, Mar 3 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Wednesday said that today is the day of democracy and Abdul Hafeez Sheikh will win Senate election. Talking to media outside Parliament House, he said that people’s problems were exploited during the outset of elections to secure political gains. He said that now we… Continue reading Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to win Senate election: Sheikh Rasheed
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Hafeez hails UK support for economic development of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh on Wednesday hailed the government and people of the United Kingdom for their support and assistance for the economic development of Pakistan. He was talking to British High Commissioner Christian Turner, who along with Head of Development Annabel Gerry called on… Continue reading Hafeez hails UK support for economic development of Pakistan
Hafeez directs for smooth wheat, sugar supply at reasonable prices
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Monday directed the provincial governments to follow a self-sustaining model and streamline daily release of wheat to ensure steady supply in the provinces as well as districts. The minister was chairing the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) here.… Continue reading Hafeez directs for smooth wheat, sugar supply at reasonable prices
Finance minister directs for continuing strict price monitoring
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Federal minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Monday directed the provincial governments and relevant departments to continue momentum of strict price monitoring for provision of basic items at affordable prices across the country. The minister was chairing the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) meeting here, according to press… Continue reading Finance minister directs for continuing strict price monitoring
Privatization commission directed to accelerate implementation process of contracts
ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Monday directed the Privatization Commission to accelerate the privatization/ management contracts of all entities and pace up their implementation. He directed the commission to present the plan in this respect before the Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP) within a week to proceed… Continue reading Privatization commission directed to accelerate implementation process of contracts
Govt working on targeted subsidies to provide cheaper electricity to consumers: PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the government was working on targeted subsidies for the provision of cheaper electricity to consumers. He said that as energy sector was very important for country’s economy, the government’s focus was on fulfilling the energy needs of all sectors. Presiding over a review… Continue reading Govt working on targeted subsidies to provide cheaper electricity to consumers: PM
Provinces asked to check hoarding, black-marketing
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Monday directed the provincial governments to keep close watch on the prices of wheat in the market to avoid hoarding, black-marketing and smuggling to ensure uninterrupted supply of the commodity wheat at affordable prices. The minister was chairing the National Price… Continue reading Provinces asked to check hoarding, black-marketing
Govt assures synergy in ongoing telecom projects
ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Friday appreciated the services provided by the telecom industry and assured all possible synergy in ongoing projects in this sector. The minister was speaking at a virtual meeting with Sigve Brekke, Global President and Chief Executive Officer, Telenor Group. The Finance Minister… Continue reading Govt assures synergy in ongoing telecom projects
Pakistan achieves important milestone in Transparency, exchange of information: Hafeez Shaikh
ISLAMABAD, Dec 09 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh said Wednesday that Pakistan has achieved important milestones in transparency and exchange of information. Addressing the Plenary Meeting of the Global Forum on “Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes 2020”, organized by OECD, the adviser appreciated… Continue reading Pakistan achieves important milestone in Transparency, exchange of information: Hafeez Shaikh
No NAB notice received by Hafeez Shaikh: Finance Ministry
ISLAMABAD, Dec 03 (APP): The Ministry of Finance on Thursday clarified that Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh did not receive any notice so far from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) as claimed in media reports. “In response to media reports claiming that the National Accountability Bureau has… Continue reading No NAB notice received by Hafeez Shaikh: Finance Ministry
PM for ensuring implementation of electricity tariff package for industrial sector
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed to ensure the implementation of electricity tariff package for the industrial sector. Besides, stressing for formulating sustainable solution of the problems relating to power sector, he also directed to take all possible measures for the facilitation of people. The prime minister was presiding over a… Continue reading PM for ensuring implementation of electricity tariff package for industrial sector
Shafqat expresses concerns over fast spread of COVID-19
KARACHI, Nov 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Trainings, Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday expressed his serious concern over the fast spread of COVID-19 in the country saying final decision about educational institutions would be taken on Nov 23. While speaking at two-day conference ‘The Future Summit” via video link with the Provincial Education Ministers,… Continue reading Shafqat expresses concerns over fast spread of COVID-19
ECC forms committee to decide timeline for mango, kinnow export
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): The Economic Coordination Committee – ECC of the Cabinet at Cabinet Division Monday constituted a committee to decide a timeline for export of Mango and Kinnow after due consultation with the stakeholders. The committee consisting of representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R),… Continue reading ECC forms committee to decide timeline for mango, kinnow export
ISLAMABAD: October 26 – Advisor to PM on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. APP
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