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ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin Monday said the prudent policies adopted by the present government had stimulated economic recovery amid COVID-19 pandemic. “Economy is heading in the right direction. The enhanced revenue collection along with improved ratings (Business Confidence Index and by international credit rating agencies) indicate that… Continue reading Economy moving towards inclusive, sustainable growth: Tarin
ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said the time-tested relationship of Pakistan and China was flourishing with each passing day, unaffected by the vicissitudes of time and changes in the regional and global environment. In his address at the issuance of commemorative coin in connection with celebrations marking 70 years… Continue reading Rs 70 commemorative coin issued on 70th anniversary of Pak-China ties
LAHORE, Jun 07 (APP): Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr. Reza Baqir has said that the SBP is going to initiate a scheme for Financing to Cottage Industry up to Rs 10 million without the collateral. He said that the government will give guarantee to the banks against losses and will invite Expression of Interest… Continue reading Collateral free loans to businesses soon: SBP
KARACHI, Apr 12 (APP):Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) welcomed Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr Reza Baqir at its Gong ceremony to mark the beginning of a new chapter of cooperation between the Central Bank and PSX on multiple initiatives. SBP and PSX have recently been working closely to improve and widen the access of… Continue reading PSX hosts Gong ceremony to mark beginning of cooperation between SBP, PSX on multiple initiatives
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP):Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday discussed the way forward for vital economic reforms and external financing needed to build a better future for the people of Pakistan. The discussion was made in a virtual meeting between IMF Managing Director (MD), Kristalina Georgieva and Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Hammad… Continue reading Pakistan, IMF discuss way forward for economic reforms
ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP):Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr Reza Baqir on Sunday said that SBP would implement those policies benefiting economy of Pakistan. Monitory policy adopted by SBP is supporting the economy of Pakistan, he said in an interview with a private television channel. Commenting on approaching International Monitoring Fund (IMF), he said:… Continue reading SBP to implement policies benefiting Pakistan’s economy: Baqir
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr Reza Baqir called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday and discussed with him overall economic situation of the country. The SBP Governor updated the Prime Minister about the payments under Roshan Digital Accounts and also the statistics of import and exports, the PM Office… Continue reading PM, Governor State Bank discuss overall economic situation
SIALKOT, Nov 08 (APP): State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir said on Sunday the local business community deserve congratulations for building an international standard airport on self-help basis which had raised the image of the country. He expressed these views while addressing a function held in his honor after visiting Sialkot International… Continue reading SBP Governor lauds Sialkot business community for building airport
SIALKOT, Nov 07 (APP): The Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, Dr Reza Baqir on Saturday assured of all-out support to the exporters of the city,and assured that his team would always be there to enhance linkages and resolve issues of Industry. While addressing a meeting with the business community here, he lauded the role… Continue reading State Bank of Pakistan would continue to facilitate Industry,businesses: Dr Baqir
KARACHI, Sep 21 (APP): State Bank of Pakistan on Monday decided to keep its policy (interest) rate unchanged at 7 percent till next meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee scheduled after two months. SBP’s MPC in its meeting noted that compared to the time of its last meeting in June 2020, business confidence and the… Continue reading SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 7%
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