Asad Umar

New team must ensure policies that raise revenue, improve business environment

Former finance minister again rejects offer to rejoin PM Imran's Cabinet

Zardari says Reza Baqir’s appointment a ‘major mistake’

IMF representatives thought Asad Umar was ill-prepared or simply did not know enough, claims Khursheed Shah

Will not sign another NRO, says premier

There is no short term fix to Pakistan’s problems, says the former finance minister

Right after a massive cabinet reshuffle, this was unprecedented, yet understandable

Lijian Zhao shares BBC video clip showing ex-finance minister chastise West for criticising Pak-China ties

The wholesome changes in the cabinet are attributed to lack of performance on the part of some ministers

Adviser instructs FBR to come up with a simplified version with only two tax classifications

PTI leader Jahangir Tareen condemns Farhan Virk-led campaign against ex-finance minister

Public comments about teammates, particularly from the skipper, are often demoralising, if not humiliating

PM's decision is testimony to a lack of faith in appointed advisers, and the inability to stand against naysayers

Asad Umar’s unfortunate resignation was fuelled by voodoo economic analysis spewed by the likes of Farrukh Saleem

A grim reality is now slowly sinking in: the PTI is out of its depth in government

'It's your passion from which Imran Khan and his team draw energy'

Being too new to the system the PM should have filled his first cabinet with experienced people

International lender will consult new economy czar before Pakistan visit

Major makeover of federal cabinet sends shockwaves across the country's political landscape

Umar’s eight-month-long tenure as finance minister offers nothing much to write home about

He responded to turmoil with rupee depreciation, two supplementary budgets

Hafeez Shaikh replaces Asad Umar as economy czar; Firdous Ashiq Awan to head information ministry

Former finance minister denies being sad or angry with PM Imran over his ouster

Decision taken during Cabinet Committee on Energy meeting chaired by outgoing finance minister Asad Umar

Outgoing finance minister says govt likely to announce more cabinet changes tomorrow; says he will not quit PTI

Imran Khan cannot escape responsibility of this economic catastrophe, says Shehbaz

Asad Umar turns down energy portfolio, quits federal cabinet

Yao Jing calls on Asad Umar in Islamabad

Finance minister says discussions are centred around policy measures

An irrepressibly optimistic man, it’s clear that the weight of the office he holds is bearing down on him

Portfolio not being changed, says Finance Minister Asad Umar

Finance Ministry had sought meetings with Mnuchin, Lagarde

Pakistan delegation holds second day of talks with WB, IMF officials

Remarks were made during IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington

PTI govt hints at allowing western neighbours to trade with India through Pakistan's land route

Once the initial shock and side effects of the chemotherapy wear off, Pakistan has a very bright future ahead

Information minister says operation being launched against those involved in speculative currency trade

Insists IMF has made no demand for rupee depreciation; currency is at equilibrium

'PTI will free Pakistan from the IMF' has turned into 'the sky will fall if the IMF doesn’t help us'

Finance Minister Asad Umar says rupee will nosedive against dollar, new investment will cease if deal not signed

PTI govt to drastically reduce number of WHT in next budget, including tax on banking transactions: finance minister

Finance Minister Asad Umar says steps afoot to stop unchecked outflow of dollars

Finance Minister Asad Umar brushes aside any rift between govt and IMF

It all started when John R Bass rebuked PM Imran while alluding to his past as captain of Pakistan cricket team

Asad Umar believes open, rule-based economy can break elite stranglehold

Finance minister says govt is improving structure to strengthen institutions

Increasing electricity and gas tariffs, besides other taxes, is quick fix that govt is relying upon

Finance minister says IMF mission chief arriving on March 26; APG delegation to visit on March 25

The global body must address Islamabad’s genuine concerns before these two crucial sessions

Finance Minister seeks removal of India as co-chair of the Asia-Pacific Joint Group