Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

17-year-old findings by accountability watchdog come to fore as prosecutor general submits fresh record in SC

New secretary will prove himself to the challenge as he has a wealth of experience of working in key positions

Approves issuance of Rs54.5b guarantees in favour of SBP, extends reduced rate of 0.4% on banking transactions

Proposed reforms were shared with stakeholders in the form of concept paper

Says a general tax amnesty scheme should be extended especially to the industrial sector

Govt had paid the money as incentive to complete work before the deadline

Reiterates Pakistan has made strong comeback since 2013

Govt borrowed Rs570b in 2-1/2 years by keeping motorways, airport as collateral

He seeks similar tax benefits to those offered by govt to new players

Dar asks SECP to hold consultation on draft modaraba ordinance

Plan should focus on sectors that have potential to absorb maximum investment and create more job opportunities

French finance minister acknowledges progress made by Pakistan

Believe FBR may ask them about source of income at a later stage

LHC grants stay against application of FBR-determined property valuations

Under the leadership of the Finance Minister, Pakistan has emerged as an increasingly important regional economy

Says textile industry suffering due to blocked cash flows

Country had earlier refused Tokyo’s offer to finance 650MW power plant in Lakhra