Tag: economic growth

PM for improving taxation system to boost economic growth

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday stressed the need to improve the taxation system to boost the country’s economic growth. In an interview with PTV news, the prime minister said the private sector should take the responsibility of wealth creating and play role of engine of growth for the country,… Continue reading PM for improving taxation system to boost economic growth

All out measures being taken to  reduce debt stress, improve growth rate: Dr Shamshad

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP):Caretaker Minister of Finance Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Friday said that the government is taking all-out measures to reduce debt stress, and circular debt and enhance the economic growth rate of Pakistan. There is a need to reduce borrowing and enhance efficiency in public sector departments, she said while talking to a… Continue reading All out measures being taken to  reduce debt stress, improve growth rate: Dr Shamshad

Shahzad highlights foreign investment as key to Pakistan economic growth

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik on Thursday said the strategic focus on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) held the promise of sustainable, long-term economic growth for Pakistan. Talking to a delegation of leading industrialists and entrepreneurs, he said it was an investment for our future that… Continue reading Shahzad highlights foreign investment as key to Pakistan economic growth

Need stress for creating awareness about mental health

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development & nbsp ,and Special Initiative Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday stressed the need for creating awareness about mental health to ensure proper physical fitness. Addressing the launching ceremony of training guide and mental health coordination, the minister said that mental health prerequisite for physical health as it was solely… Continue reading Need stress for creating awareness about mental health

British High Commissioner calls on Finance Minister

British High Commissioner calls on Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP):British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner Saturday called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and exchanged views on matters of common interest. The minister briefed the British High Commissioner about devastation caused by the recent floods in Pakistan, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance.… Continue reading British High Commissioner calls on Finance Minister

Qatar to invest in country’s energy, trade, other sectors

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP):The Ambassador of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Sauod bin Abdulrahman bin Faisal Al-Thani, here on Tuesday expressed his government’s intention to invest in various sectors of Pakistan economy, especially in energy, trade and businesses. The investment would help further strengthening the bilateral economic ties between both of the countries, the ambassador… Continue reading Qatar to invest in country’s energy, trade, other sectors

Dar vows revival of critically-damaged economy

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar said Wednesday that his government would try its best to revive economy, which has been critically damaged during Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government’s tenure of quarter to four years. Talking to media, after taking oath as Finance Minister, he said regaining the deserving… Continue reading Dar vows revival of critically-damaged economy

Economy to slow to 3.5% in FY2023 amid strong climate headwinds, says ADB

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Pakistan’s economy is forecast to slow to 3.5 percent in fiscal year 2023 amid devastating floods, policy tightening, and critical efforts to tackle sizable fiscal and external imbalances, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report released Wednesday. The slowdown in FY 2023 (ending on June 30, 2023) has been… Continue reading Economy to slow to 3.5% in FY2023 amid strong climate headwinds, says ADB

Norway keen to promote relations with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Ambassador of Norway to Pakistan, Per Albert Ilsaas here on Tuesday said that Pakistan and Norway were enjoying excellent relations, which needed to be further promoted, especially on economic fronts. The ambassador was talking to Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail during a call on meeting, according to press statement… Continue reading Norway keen to promote relations with Pakistan

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