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Prices of petrol kept unchanged, other petroleum products reduced

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): The government on Thursday kept prices of petrol unchanged at Rs281.34 and reduced the rates of all petroleum products, according to statement issued by finance ministry. “Government of Pakistan has decided to revise the prices of petroleum products for the fortnight starting from 1st December 2023, as recommended by the Oil… Continue reading Prices of petrol kept unchanged, other petroleum products reduced

WB Executive Director (Designate) calls on finance minister

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP):The Executive Director (designate) World Bank (WB), Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Shah here on Thursday called on the Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar. Finance Minister appreciated the contributions of Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Shah to public service and hoped that Dr. Shah will utilize his experience in fostering strong… Continue reading WB Executive Director (Designate) calls on finance minister

Pakistan’s economy performs well on external, internal sector

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):The Finance Ministry on Thursday said that since the beginning of FY2024, Pakistan’s economy stepped up on the recovery path and Pakistan’s economy performed well on the external and internal sectors. In August FY2024, month-on-month exports increased by 14.2 percent while imports grew by 2.1 percent for the same period, according to… Continue reading Pakistan’s economy performs well on external, internal sector

Staff level agreement with IMF to be signed in few days: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that the staff level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be signed in next few days as all the requirements had already been fulfilled. “We are very close to signing the agreement with the IMF and it would be done… Continue reading Staff level agreement with IMF to be signed in few days: Ishaq Dar

Ishaq Dar appreciates timely provision of $500 million by AIIB

KARACHI: November 30 - Federal Minister on Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar meeting with Governor Sindh Kamran Tesuri and SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, Governor State Bank Jamil Ahmed also seen in the meeting at Governor House. APP

Ishaq Dar appreciates timely provision of $500 million by AIIB

Pakistan’s economic outlook shows optimistic picture in coming months: Report

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP):The trade balance of Pakistan is expected to improve in the coming months on account of import contraction due to a deceleration in domestic economic activities and aggregate demand, the monthly Economic Update and Outlook October 2022 released by the ministry of finance said on Sunday. “Overall economic outlook shows an optimistic… Continue reading Pakistan’s economic outlook shows optimistic picture in coming months: Report

Senior officers of Finance Ministry presenting a bouquet to Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ishaq Dar on his arrival at Finance Ministry after talking oath of Federal Minister

APP30-280922 ISLAMABAD: September 28 –Senior officers of Finance Ministry presenting a bouquet to Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ishaq Dar on his arrival at Finance Ministry after talking oath of Federal Minister .APP
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Senior officers of Finance Ministry presenting a bouquet to Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ishaq Dar on his arrival at Finance Ministry after talking oath of Federal Minister

APP30-280922 ISLAMABAD: September 28 –Senior officers of Finance Ministry presenting a bouquet to Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ishaq Dar on his arrival at Finance Ministry after talking oath of Federal Minister .APP
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No intention to impose whole of petroleum levy: Miftah

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Federal Finance and Revenue Minister, Miftah Ismail here on Wednesday clarified that the government has no intention to pass on the full amount of petroleum levy (Rs 50 per liter) as incorporated in the Finance Bill 2022-23 to the consumers. “The government has got the permission from you (the house) to… Continue reading No intention to impose whole of petroleum levy: Miftah

Staff shortage bars National Savings from facilitating pensioners

Staff shortage bars National Savings from facilitating pensioners

ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Staff shortage and inadequate number of branches have made it impossible for the National Savings to facilitate pensioners and investors at various branches across the country. An administrative and management crisis surfaced when the Finance Ministry transferred the system of saving banks and pensions from the Pakistan Post to the National Savings… Continue reading Staff shortage bars National Savings from facilitating pensioners

Govt keeps POL prices unchanged

ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 (APP): Bearing the additional burden of Rs33 billion, the government on Thursday decided to keep the prices of various petroleum products unchanged for next fortnight. “As per decision of the Prime Minister in the fortnightly review on 28th February, the petroleum product prices will remain unchanged,” finance ministry said in a statement.… Continue reading Govt keeps POL prices unchanged

Exports to maintain upward trend in March: Finance Ministry

Exports on Rise

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP):The exports from the country during the month of March 2022 are expected to continue their upward trend, backed by the export-oriented policies that have been implemented in the recent past, finance ministry said in a report. The trade data for the month of March would be released by the Pakistan Bureau… Continue reading Exports to maintain upward trend in March: Finance Ministry

Gov’t expresses resolve to successfully complete IMF programme in September

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):The government on Thursday expressed its resolve to successfully complete the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in September saying that the ongoing 7th review with the IMF team was going on as per schedule. Clarifying some news items speculating recently about the on-going 7th review under IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the ministry… Continue reading Gov’t expresses resolve to successfully complete IMF programme in September

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