PM directs formulation of proposal to cut govt spending, reform economic structure

ISLAMABAD, Mar 5 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to formulate proposals for reducing government expenditures and overhauling the country’s economic structure. He also directed to immediately initiate the process of complete digitization and automation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which he himself would oversee. Chairing a high… Continue reading PM directs formulation of proposal to cut govt spending, reform economic structure

Economic situation worsening in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): On December 13 last year, India’s Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai presented investment data for the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The numbers spoke for themselves: investments have fallen by 55 percent over the past four years. According to an article published on the Al-Jazeera website,… Continue reading Economic situation worsening in IIOJK

Inter-Ministerial meeting reviews economic situation

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairing an inter-ministerial meeting on economic situation.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP):The Inter-Ministerial meeting, chaired by the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here Friday, reviewed the economic situation; current mechanism of foreign currency and wheat and urea smuggling. Various measures were discussed in order to strengthen anti- smuggling regime, according to press statement issued by the finance ministry.… Continue reading Inter-Ministerial meeting reviews economic situation

President sees unity, shunning of political chasm, keys to overcome economic, post-flood challenges

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday while stressing upon the need of unity among the political leadership, said that Pakistan could no longer afford any political conflict, considering the economic situation and the damages caused by the recent floods. During an interview with Dunya News Tv channel talk show programme hosted… Continue reading President sees unity, shunning of political chasm, keys to overcome economic, post-flood challenges

Miftah, Bilawal discuss country’s political, economic situation

ISLAMABAD, JULY 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail held a meeting with Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari here Tuesday during which current political and economic situation of the country was discussed. According to press statement issued by the finance ministry, various financial issues related to Pakistan’s Missions abroad and… Continue reading Miftah, Bilawal discuss country’s political, economic situation

PM convenes emergency meeting on economic situation

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an emergency meeting on the economic situation of the country, the PM Office said Wednesday.  The meeting will be attended by the economic team and top officials related to the economy.  The meeting will evaluate the factors for the recent hike in the value of … Continue reading PM convenes emergency meeting on economic situation

Dr Moeed expresses concerns over deteriorating economic situation in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yusuf on Monday expressed concerns over the deteriorating economic situation in Afghanistan during a call on paid by US Charge d’Affaires Angela Aggeler. During the meeting, bilateral relations between Pakistan-US and Afghanistan were discussed between the two officials, said a news release. Both the sides determined to… Continue reading Dr Moeed expresses concerns over deteriorating economic situation in Afghanistan

PM, Governor State Bank discuss overall economic situation

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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

Pakistan’s economy emerging at a pace rivaled by none in region: PM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said at a time when the global economy was being battered by the adverse effect of COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan’s was emerging at a pace rivaled by none in the region. Chairing a meeting to review the economic situation, the prime minister reiterated the current government’s resolve… Continue reading Pakistan’s economy emerging at a pace rivaled by none in region: PM

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