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Pakistan

No early elections, PDM allies tell PML-N

Imran Khan has been pressing for early elections as the only solution

Published 13 Dec, 2022 03:18pm

Pakistan

No chance of martial law as democracy has matured in Pakistan: President Alvi

President says he is sure country will not default

Updated 08 Dec, 2022 05:01am

Business & Economy

Pakistan committed to completing IMF programme: Dar

Finance ministry says IMF programme has come 'back on track'

Published 07 Dec, 2022 09:17am

Pakistan

Miftah and Dar’s differences come out in the open

Dar has come under increasing pressure to provide the 'quick-fix' to the economy that he had promised

Published 03 Dec, 2022 12:03pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan expects $3b from friendly country in two weeks

When asked about a delay in visit of IMF delegation, Dar said he ‘didn’t care’

Published 03 Dec, 2022 09:18am

Business & Economy

Ishaq Dar reiterates govt’s determination to scrap interest-based system

Says efforts are being made to connect every individual with the banking system

Updated 30 Nov, 2022 06:51pm

Business & Economy

Ishaq Dar seeks support from Bank of China to expand ties

Bank of China president commends facilitation provided by Pakistan on various Chinese projects

Updated 30 Nov, 2022 02:12pm

Business & Economy

Pakistani delegation will leave for Russia for oil deal on Monday: Dar

Finance minister hopes visit will be successful

Published 26 Nov, 2022 05:55pm

Pakistan

Two officials suspended for ‘leaking’ General Bajwa’s tax records

Finance Minister Dar ordered an inquiry into the leakage of COAS' tax records

Published 25 Nov, 2022 04:58pm

Pakistan

Dar takes notice of ‘illegal’ leak of COAS Gen Bajwa’s family’s tax records

SAPM on revenue to lead an immediate investigation

Updated 21 Nov, 2022 05:16pm

Pakistan

Don’t pay any heed to talks about Pakistan’s default: Ishaq Dar

Finance minister says country would meet its debt obligations

Published 19 Nov, 2022 06:14pm

Pakistan

Ruling coalition holds ‘key consultation’ over army chief’s appointment

Zardari says the appointment of the new army chief is prerogative of PM Shehbaz

Updated 19 Nov, 2022 12:10am

Business & Economy

Pakistan, IMF plan to move fast on bailout programme

IMF says it will 'sympathetically view' assistance for flood victims

Published 18 Nov, 2022 11:35am

Business & Economy

No change in prices of petroleum products: Ishaq Dar

Govt decides to keep the prices unchanged till November 30

Published 15 Nov, 2022 10:16pm

Business & Economy

Banking system in Pakistan will be interest-free in five years: Ishaq Dar

Finance minister says govt will fully try to implement an Islamic system in the defined timeline

Published 09 Nov, 2022 07:00pm

Business & Economy

ECC greenlights increase in petroleum levy on RON 95 petrol

Approves technical supplementary grants of Rs5b for seventh population census

Published 05 Nov, 2022 12:57pm

Business & Economy

Petroleum prices to remain unchanged for next 15 days: Ishaq Dar

Says govt decided to extend tax returns filing date till 30th November

Published 31 Oct, 2022 10:54pm

Business & Economy

Ishaq Dar meets US Ambassador Blome, discusses flood losses

Bilateral ties also on the agenda

Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:26pm

Business & Economy

Govt actively considering importing oil from Russia: Ishaq Dar

Says rupee is still undervalued and will soon recover to below Rs200 per dollar

Updated 20 Oct, 2022 10:37pm

Pakistan

Pakistan may buy discounted Russian oil: Ishaq Dar

Pakistan's economy has been further weakened by the floods, whose economic impact is estimated at above $30 billion

Published 20 Oct, 2022 12:09pm

Business & Economy

Default averted but at a very high political cost: Dar

Says if there is a choice between state or politics, the priority should be the state

Published 19 Oct, 2022 08:25pm

Business & Economy

Dar calls for greater policy support from IMF, donors

He urged IMF to tailor its response in view of the situation in Pakistan

Published 16 Oct, 2022 04:46pm

Pakistan

Govt keeps POL prices unchanged

Dar says prices will remain same till October 31st

Published 16 Oct, 2022 04:37pm

Pakistan

Some political allies wanted Imran to stay on and face economic crisis: Dar

Pakistan vows IMF reforms as flood damage estimated at over $16b

Published 16 Oct, 2022 11:13am

Pakistan seeks rescheduling of $27b bilateral debt, largely owed to China: Dar

‘Rescheduling is fine, but we are not seeking a haircut. That’s not fair,’ says finance minister

Updated 15 Oct, 2022 10:04am

Business & Economy

IMF, WB, IsDB assure Pakistan of continued support

Dar in his meeting with President World Bank thanked the Bank for its continued support

Published 14 Oct, 2022 05:14pm

Pakistan

Ishaq Dar gets exemption from court appearance in assets case

Dar’s lawyer submitted a surety bond of Rs1 million in court

Published 12 Oct, 2022 04:40pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan not going to the Paris Club to reschedule loans: Ishaq Dar

Says LC payments up to $50,000 will be released by November

Updated 10 Oct, 2022 10:53am

Business & Economy

Govt committed to resolving bottlenecks to growth: Dar

Finance minister meets World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine

Published 09 Oct, 2022 11:01am

Business & Economy

Dar warns Moody’s of ‘befitting reply’ if downgrade ratings not reversed

Finance minister advises people to don’t panic

Published 07 Oct, 2022 04:37pm