ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday said that government was encouraging investment and enlisting of entities in the stock exchange. He held a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Stockbrokers Association led by its Vice Chairman,Zahid Latif Khan here at Finance Division, said as press release. Shaukat Tarin… Continue reading Govt encourages investment, enlisting of entities in stock exchange: Tarin
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All measures introduced for inclusive, sustainable economic growth: Tarin
LAHORE, Mar 11 (APP): Federal Finance Minister Senator Shaukat Tarin said on Friday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had introduced various initiatives for inclusive and sustainable economic growth by focusing on empowering youth/ common man, industrial expansion, increased agricultural yield, institutional reforms, increased revenue collection, broadening of tax base, and narrowing down the import-export gap.… Continue reading All measures introduced for inclusive, sustainable economic growth: Tarin
Govt committed to provide houses to low middle income groups: Tarin
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin said Monday that the housing was the priority sector of the government, which was determined to provide houses to the low and middle income groups at affordable prices. Presiding over a meeting on Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority (NAPHDA), the minister directed the… Continue reading Govt committed to provide houses to low middle income groups: Tarin
Tarin holds virtual meetings with Saudi Investment Minister, Qatar Energy Minister
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin held a virtual meeting with Saudi Investment Minister Engineerr Khalid Al-Falih on Wednesday. According to press statement issued by the finance ministry, both sides highlighted deep-rooted bilateral ties and cordial relationship between the two countries. The two sides discussed about the potential for increased… Continue reading Tarin holds virtual meetings with Saudi Investment Minister, Qatar Energy Minister
ADB re-affirms commitment to continue support for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP):Director Public Management, Financial Sector and Trade Division, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tariq H. Niazi on Wednesday re-affirmed the Bank’s commitment to continue support for implementation of structural reforms in Pakistan. Tariq H. Niazi also appreciated and supported the efforts taken by the present government for improvement in social and economic sectors.… Continue reading ADB re-affirms commitment to continue support for Pakistan
Finance minister appreciates IREN’s commendable performance
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance, Shaukat Tarin on Friday appreciated Federal Board of Revenue’s Inland Revenue Enforcement Network (IREN) commendable performance against illegal cigarette trade country wide. Building on its momentum to maximize tax compliance, Federal Board of Revenue’s Inland Revenue Enforcement Network (IREN) Squads, has seized 93,526,800 illegal cigarettes worth Rs. 225,382,680… Continue reading Finance minister appreciates IREN’s commendable performance
KP Finance Minister calls on Tarin
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting with Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra, Finance Minister, Khyber Pakhunkhwa here on Wednesday. Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra briefed the meeting on performance of KPK government and highlighted some issues including arrangement for payment of Net Hydel Profit (NHP) by the Federal Government… Continue reading KP Finance Minister calls on Tarin
Meeting reviews core macro-economic indicators
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin Thrusday presided over a meeting of the Macro Economic Advisory Group to review the country’s core macro-economic indicators. The meeting discussed the core macro-economic indicators of Pakistan’s economy, said a Finance Ministry press release,Macro-Economic Advisory Group members commended the efforts undertaken by the current government for economic… Continue reading Meeting reviews core macro-economic indicators
Tarin directs stakeholders to expand KPP across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin Thursday appreciated all the stakeholders for their contributions in the success of the Kamyab Pakistan Progarmme (KPP) and directed to expand the KPP all over Pakistan. While chairing the meeting of Steering Committee on KPP, he also directed the authorities concerned to resolve the issues arising in the… Continue reading Tarin directs stakeholders to expand KPP across Pakistan
Tarin directs to keep prices of essential items in check
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP):Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday directed that efforts should be made to keep the prices of essential items in check and ensure their smooth supply throughout the country. Chairing a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) here, Tarin expressed satisfaction on the availability of sufficient stocks of wheat and… Continue reading Tarin directs to keep prices of essential items in check
Economy on right path; escalation in imports, inflation due to external factors: Tarin
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Maintaining that economy was moving on positive direction, Advisor to Prime Minister on Revenue and Finance, Shaukat Tarin said Friday that the country was facing escalation in import bill and inflationary pressure due to surge in prices of imported commodities. “The inflation and import bill are connected and have same cause… Continue reading Economy on right path; escalation in imports, inflation due to external factors: Tarin
PM briefed about Saudi financial assistance, oil facility on deferred payments
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Advisor to PM on Finance Shaukat Tarin called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Monday and briefed him about the financial assistance from Saudi Arabia as well as the oil facility on deferred payments. The Prime Minister was also apprised of the progress on revenue receipts. During the meeting, matters… Continue reading PM briefed about Saudi financial assistance, oil facility on deferred payments
Finance ministry refutes misleading news on gas shortage
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): The Finance Ministry on Wednesday categorically refuted the contents of a news item published in a section of press on gas shortfall and termed it as completely misleading and out of context. “News item published in Daily The News titled ‘Govt couldn’t purchase gas Cargoes in time, admits Tarin’ is completely… Continue reading Finance ministry refutes misleading news on gas shortage
Govt to bring back Pakistan’s past economic glory: Tarin
ISLAMABAD, Nov 08 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin on Monday said that the government wanted to bring back Pakistan’s past economic glory when Pakistan was one of the four largest economies in the Asian region. Back in the 1960s, “we were counted with economies like China and Japan, when… Continue reading Govt to bring back Pakistan’s past economic glory: Tarin
Country’s progress on rise: Tarin
“Numbers never lie,” the advisor said in a tweet while indicating towards progress in various sectors of economy including agriculture, manufacturing, exports and tax collection He said, the country was now sugar surplus besides producing huge surplus in rice, maize and cotton. “Numbers never lie, our progress by all accounts is on rise i.e. Agriculture,… Continue reading Country’s progress on rise: Tarin
Govt taking range of measures to absorb inflationary pressure: Tarin
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin said Wednesday that the government was taking a range of administrative, policy and relief measures to absorb the upward pressure on prices of basic food commodities globally.Presiding over the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) meeting here, the advisor said the government… Continue reading Govt taking range of measures to absorb inflationary pressure: Tarin
KSA placing $3bn with SBP, providing $1.2bn oil finance to help Pakistan in balance of payment
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Advisor to Finance Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has indicated to place US$3 billion with State Bank of Pakistan and offer a $1.2 billion deferred oil facility to help Pakistan in balance of payment. In a tweet, Tarin said the Finance Minister of Saudi… Continue reading KSA placing $3bn with SBP, providing $1.2bn oil finance to help Pakistan in balance of payment
Tarin highlights government’s key economic priorities
ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP):Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin on Friday highlighted the economic priorities of the Government, emphasizing that Prime Minister Imran Khan was committed to inclusive and sustainable economic growth that benefits all segments of the society especially the poor. Speaking at a seminar on Pakistan’s Economy organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington,… Continue reading Tarin highlights government’s key economic priorities
Tarin hopes successful outcome in IMF negotiations, links trade with India to K-dispute resolution
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin on Thursday expressed hope for successful outcome of top level negotiations between Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF), for putting the US $ six billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) back on track. “I believe that the progress we have made to date is really… Continue reading Tarin hopes successful outcome in IMF negotiations, links trade with India to K-dispute resolution
Tarin hopes successful outcome of negotiations with IMF, links trade with India to K-dispute resolution
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin Thursday expressed hope for successful outcome of top level negotiations between Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF), for putting the $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) back on track. “I believe that the progress we have made to date is really encouraging and… Continue reading Tarin hopes successful outcome of negotiations with IMF, links trade with India to K-dispute resolution
- Provincial Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat and Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora talking to media person during their visit to Government Pakistan Model High School Rail Bazar
- Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi chairing a meeting regarding improving Law & order situation and crackdown against criminals in the capital
- Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa heading to lay wreath at the mausoleum of father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah
- A young vendor selling colorful balloons at roadside
- Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Abrar Ahmad Mirza and other people participate in a vibrant awareness walk aimed to promoting the importance of cleanliness walk organized by Provincial Hospital Administration (PHQ).
