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Sindh authorities say talks comes after reports that the govt is considering a countrywide integrated sales tax regime.
Updated 03 May, 2019 08:53am
Foreign minister asked to brief parliament on listing of Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.
Updated 03 May, 2019 08:57am
Pakistan’s public debt and liabilities have gone beyond 72pc of GDP, says Ishrat.
Updated 03 May, 2019 07:52am
The strategy outlined here has the potential to deliver medium-term breathing space for the government.
Updated 02 May, 2019 01:50pm
Details of proposed $6-8bn bailout package will be sorted out over the next 10 days.
Updated 11 May, 2019 01:36am
The principle of equity demands that development efforts of the state be spread all over the country.
Published 29 Apr, 2019 07:11am
'Interest groups' played key role in changing PM's perception; aide to PM denies political motive for removal.
Updated 29 Apr, 2019 09:55pm
The adviser is also expected to discuss the broad contours of the scheme with the visiting IMF team.
Updated 24 Apr, 2019 08:19am
A gruelling set of policy decisions await that will have a very negative impact on the government’s popularity.
Published 19 Apr, 2019 07:41am
"Asad could not control the economy and did not take trade and industry on board while framing policies."
Updated 19 Apr, 2019 09:54am
Resignation "does not mean I am not available to take forward PTI’s vision for Naya Pakistan", says Umar.
Updated 19 Apr, 2019 12:55pm
The path of adjustment is tough, but the PTI government is not the first to have to walk it.
Updated 19 Apr, 2019 07:43am
MENAP director says rising debt urgent challenge for macroeconomic stability in many oil-importing countries.
Updated 17 Apr, 2019 09:58am
Finance minister says size of programme will be between $6bn and $8bn, rejects reports about his removal.
Published 16 Apr, 2019 07:00am
"To change ministers is the prime minister's discretionary right," tweets Fawad Chaudhry.
Updated 15 Apr, 2019 01:18pm
Slow revenue collection due to absence of vision on govt's part over increasing the tax base.
Updated 15 Apr, 2019 08:24am
The daunting challenges facing the economy seem to be mounting rather than subsiding.
Updated 15 Apr, 2019 08:35am
Sources say IMF officials are also seeking details of CPEC.
Updated 15 Apr, 2019 06:22pm
Fund officials air concerns over CPEC as Asad Umar says IMF bailout package almost worked out.
Published 13 Apr, 2019 07:38am
Finance minister meets US Treasury officials, Saudi counterpart on sidelines of IMF, WB spring meetings.
Updated 12 Apr, 2019 03:05pm
The minister is in the US to attend spring meetings of the World Bank Group, which includes the IMF.
Updated 11 Apr, 2019 06:11pm
Debt-to-GDP ratio is projected at 72.7pc by end of FY19.
Updated 11 Apr, 2019 08:40am
The drift seems unstoppable. The performance of the government shows the limits of populism.
Published 10 Apr, 2019 10:21am
Rising fuel prices, adjustments for correcting macroeconomic imbalances, geopolitical tensions shape outlook in region.
Updated 10 Apr, 2019 07:30am
Medium-term framework targets unspent public money.
Updated 10 Apr, 2019 08:24am
The road ahead is an uphill one. Umar should prove that he can soothe the rising levels of anxiety in the country.
Published 09 Apr, 2019 08:03am
Data projections to be released after programme finalised.
Updated 10 Apr, 2019 07:24am
We will add many more to the ranks of those who "cannot earn a livelihood due to infirmity, sickness or unemployment".
Updated 09 Apr, 2019 09:22am
Looking ahead, Pakistan needs to develop a geoeconomics framework of engagement with its neighbours and allies.
Published 07 Apr, 2019 07:49am
Says issue relates to future of 220m people and cannot be kept secret.
Updated 07 Apr, 2019 08:41am
