Finance

Ministry invites proposals from financial institutions for programme

Says country will see significant deterioration in interest payments-to-revenue ratio

Speakers at roundtable call for improved transparency in tax collection, finding new taxpayers

British media reports that Javid was livid about the firing of his press aide

It is trying to impose fiscal and financial discipline to bring country back on track

HEC was allocated Rs59 billion against a demand of Rs103 billion — Rs6 billion less than previous year

Beijing will remove shareholding limits on foreign ownership of securities in 2020

PM’s adviser on institutional reforms and austerity says authority needs shakeup

Programme will equip govt officials with skills to manage public expenditure

Reading came in at 7.3% for FY19 due to expensive power and gas, 32% rupee fall

People coming to CIP Lounge were surprised to know that charges have been increased without any notice

All expenditure is necessary and there is no need to reduce even a single penny, says CM

Senate passes resolution condoling Morsi’s death

It is imperative to mention here that financial reporting is not a novel idea for the industry

Education minister says it will equip younger generation with financial knowledge

Faizullah says committee aware of FATF concerns but govt showing no urgency

Decision aimed at giving much-needed boost to exports

Indian representatives level allegations that package will be utilised for militant activities

Development is constrained not by resources but by bad governance

There is a huge amount of confusion, especially on whether we are going to the IMF

Many banks and money transfer operators charged too much

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

World Bank lowers rating of $100 million project in Punjab

Many of the govt’s recent tax measures are nothing but forcing law-abiding citizens to pay extortion

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

Govt must quickly come to grips with the enormity of running the country’s finances

IMF terms hikes insufficient during video conference between Asad Umar and fund official

Finance minister claims stock market has recovered from the losses of 2018

Finance division asked to set up climate change authority

Rate increase will push govt’s borrowing cost up from the projected Rs2 trillion

Foreign companies in Pakistan sent home $759.5m compared to $1.2b in previous year

Budget deficit to go above 6% of GDP by the end of current fiscal year

Finance Minister further compounds the economic blunders with his latest mini-budget

No one knows what the bill is and who will bear the burnt eventually

Lower deficit requires a 100% increase in savings which seems unrealistic

Compared to other developing economies, Pakistan lags far behind

People can neither survive nor prosper on a diet of statistics alone

I really don't have regrets in life, says the finance minister

NAB officials to also brief committee on Jan 1

The bank is scrambling to revive a currency that has lost two-thirds of its value since 2015

It can help reduce poverty through job creation

Khusro Bakhtiar says govt taking measures to create environment conducive for industries

It will support govt’s vision of creating jobs, alleviating poverty

Finance Minister Asad Umer rubbishes idea of CPEC being a sinister move to cause economic problems

A delegation will leave for Beijing this week to hold negotiations

Increasing exports to China is also on the agenda

Six main aspects of terror financing must be considered while investigating cases related to terror incidents

Finance Minister implores the State Bank of Pakistan to review its digital payment policies

Educational institutions to be equipped with solar energy, says minister

Move will provide job opportunities to graduates abroad