Federal Finance Minister

The premier has broken away from party tradition in appointing his new finance minister

The minister said that it is the first time Pakistan will complete the IMF Macro-economic Stabilisation Programme

World Bank representative Anthony Cholst said the Bank will continue economic cooperation with Pakistan

Government blames agricultural setback for poor economic growth

Wants banks to keep reduced policy rate in mind

Ministry of Defence seeks Rs920b for year 2016-17, Dar fails to mention whether or not he would allocate the amount

Responds to allegations of data fudging to show higher than actual growth

Leading businessman says terrorism cannot be rooted out until govt creates more jobs

Minister meets Indonesian State Audit Board, assures of cooperation

Dar said that the government has achieved the July-March budget deficit target of Rs1,012 billion set by the IMF

The minister said special privileges have also been reduced which were being enjoyed by the elite class of the country

Says giving Rs1b to each lawmaker will violate SC orders, drain resources

In deciding legal matters, law ministry can be consulted .

Says govt has taken number of reforms that have helped improve growth

Right time for businessmen to invest, says Governor Mehtab