Pak, IMF Close to Agreement on $8 Billion Bailout Package
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are nearing the finalization of a crucial agreement on a new $8 billion bailout package, expected...
Premier Shehbaz announces petrol price relief ahead of Eid ul Adha
ISLAMABAD: The petrol price in Pakistan has been slashed by Rs10.2 per litre in the latest price cut announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's...
Tax base to be broadened for growth of economy, says Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that without broadening tax base, the economy cannot grow.
Addressing the post-budget press conference here, he said...
With eyes on IMF bailout, Finance Minister presents federal budget 2024-25 amid opposition slogans
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is currently presenting his first federal budget in the National Assembly. Opposition lawmakers, who were absent in the previous...
Cabinet approves 25% increase in govt employees’ salaries
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved 25% increase in the salaries of government employees. The said increment has been approved for the employees...
Federal Government all set to present Rs18,500 billion growth-oriented budget today
ISLAMABAD: Federal Government all set to present Rs18,500 billion growth-oriented budget today Wednesday that is focused on mitigating people’s sufferings, transforming agriculture sector
Rs2,100 billion...
Pakistan’s donkey population grows by consistent 100,000
ISLAMABAD: The population of donkeys in Pakistan has jumped to 5.9 million during the fiscal year 2023-24, as their number sees a consistent rise...
World Bank approves $1bn for Dasu Hydropower Project
WASHINGTON: In a major development just before the presentation of next fiscal year budget, the World Bank on Monday approved $1 billion in a...
Empowering Local Business Community Key to Solving Pakistan’s Economic Crisis: Umar
ISLAMABAD: Umar Rehman Malik has called for the creation of a conducive business environment to address Pakistan's prevailing economic crisis.
Umar Rehman Malik, is heading...
Premier Shehbaz Promises Blanket Security to Attract Chinese Investment
SHENZHEN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday described China as a role model and emphasized that the world should follow China's example. He highlighted...
