Business & Economy Published 03 Jun, 2022 12:32pm KSE-100 Index plunges over 750 points in intra-day trading Moody’s Investors Service downgrades Pakistan’s outlook to negative from stable
Business & Economy Published 03 Jun, 2022 10:31am Govt not buying Russian oil due to fear of US: Shaukat Tarin Claims PTI govt left Rs468b worth of funds for subsidy
Business & Economy Updated 28 May, 2022 04:28pm People with household income below Rs40,000 to get Rs2,000 monthly stipend Finance minister asks people to send NIC number to 786 to avail subsidy, budget to be presented on June 10
Business & Economy Updated 28 May, 2022 08:35am Petrol price increased by Rs30 to meet IMF bailout conditions Miftah Ismail says decision taken to ensure revival of IMF programme; wave of anger among people over hike
Business & Economy Published 24 May, 2022 10:18pm Saudi Arabia finalising extension of $3 bln deposit to Pakistan: Saudi finance minister The minister says Pakistan is an important ally and the kingdom will stand behind the country
Business & Economy Updated 23 May, 2022 11:33am Pakistan hopeful of rollover of deposits from UAE, Saudi Arabia ‘Will return from Doha after signing agreement with IMF,’ says finance minister
Business & Economy Published 20 May, 2022 10:52pm Govt to present next fiscal year budget on June 10 Finance Minister Miftah Ismail will present the budget; the volume of the development budget is likely to be set at Rs 700-900 billion
Business & Economy Updated 17 May, 2022 01:10pm Dollar continues to jump, reaches Rs195.50 in interbank trade Currency dealers blame trade deficit, political uncertainty, impending IMF programme
Business & Economy Updated 15 May, 2022 06:26pm Petrol prices will not be increased for now: Miftah 'You don't have to stand in a queue outside petrol stations. We have no intention to increase petrol prices,' says finance minister
Business & Economy Published 15 May, 2022 09:55am Petrol prices may go up by Rs46 from May 16 Sources say fuel to shoot Rs195/litre in case subsidy withdrawn
Business & Economy Updated 06 May, 2022 12:09pm Govt appoints Murtaza Syed acting SBP governor Syed has more than 20 years of experience in macroeconomic research and policy making
Pakistan Updated 22 Apr, 2022 06:39pm Dollar continues to rise against rupee as new finance czar heads to Washington for IMF talks SBP governor already in Washington to talk to IMF; parliamentarians say petroleum price hike unavoidable
Pakistan Updated 21 Apr, 2022 01:00pm 75 million people have fallen into poverty due to PTI: Miftah Finance minister to leave for Washington Wednesday night for talks with IMF
Business & Economy Published 30 Mar, 2022 09:45pm ECC approves indigenous gas supply to two SNGPL-based urea plants ECC directs to expedite the process of shifting the plants on system gas within one month
Business Published 17 Mar, 2022 10:31am $21bn support request: Ministry seeks update from Pak envoy in Beijing Finance Ministry has also reiterated its availability to respond to any query
Must Read Published 20 Feb, 2022 08:27pm Is Pakistan as cheap a country to live in as finance minister Tarin claims? Aaj News Digital looked into the Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin’s claim on Twitter
Business Published 17 Feb, 2022 09:01pm Govt losing out on revenue to the tune of Rs70 bln a month: Shaukat Tarin Says govt has been "protecting the common people" from higher oil prices in the international market
Business Published 10 Feb, 2022 07:57pm Cannot sustain 'artificially' kept low petrol prices: Shaukat Tarin Says that the global hike in rates will have to be passed onto the consumers at some point
Business Published 09 Feb, 2022 09:12pm World Bank sets terms on Pakistan for $350m loan The conditions include bringing the entire country under one General Sales Tax (GST) regime
Business Published 05 Feb, 2022 07:24pm Shaukat Tarin sees rupee strengthening after IMF approval Finance minister warns market elements involved in speculating
Business Published 01 Feb, 2022 10:42pm Under-invoicing is causing a loss in revenue, says Shaukat Tarin Says that people have opened companies in Dubai which they use for transfer pricing
Pakistan Updated 29 Jan, 2022 10:59am After NA, SBP Bill passes through Senate by the thinnest of margins Opposition slams govt for bulldozing the 'document of surrender' as Senate chair Sanjrani casts deciding vote
Business Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:32pm IMF postponed board meeting on Pakistan's request: Shaukat Tarin Tarin says that Pakistan has also asked to move the earlier meeting meant to be held on January 12