Responding to Leghari, ex-minister Ejaz claims IPP contracts burdened public with Rs200bn worth of payments
Political risks may jeopardise enforcement of prescribed measures, says rating agency
High-speed diesel hiked from Rs277.45 per litre to Rs283.63, says Finance Division
PM Shehbaz Sharif assures local, international E&P firms operating in Pakistan of total cooperation of govt
"I think it will be north of $6 billion," says state minister for revenue of the size of the package
Umrah pilgrims going to Madina from Pakistan to benefit from discounted fares till July 15
FinMin Muhammad Aurangzeb says he sympathises with classes being burdened with taxes
Social activist urges govt to maintain restoration of tax rebate for teachers in budget 2024-25
Strategists say market is expected to reflect more gains due to having cheapest valuations in continent
State finance minister says Rs19.07 billion allocated for wheat subsidy in Budget 2024-25
Celebrity says PM, minister reassured him that they will reconsider decision "with a favourable outcome”
Provincial minister announces increase of 25% in salaries of govt employees from Grade 1 to 16
PSX's benchmark KSE-100 shares index gaines 2,094.76 points or 2.73% to close at 78,801.53 points
Veteran politician's remarks refer to pledges made by Saudi Arab, UAE and China in recent months
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirms reduction of Rs10.2 per litre in petrol price
Provincial budget presented by CM Murad Ali Shah proposes massive hike in salaries of govt employees
Punjab finance minister says no new tax has been levied in finance bill
PSX posts biggest single-day gain of 3,410.73 points after govt keeps Capital Gains Tax rate unchanged in Budget FY25
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveils the budget for the next fiscal year
Economist questions achievability of government’s revenue target of Rs12.9 trillion
Bringing public debt-to-GDP ratio to sustainable levels, prioritising improvements in balance of payments on budget objectives
Sources say government approved 15% increase in pensions of retired employees
Fresh data in economic survey shows population of donkeys in country jumped to 5.9 million during fiscal year 2023-24
"There are no sacred cows, everyone will have to contribute to economy," says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Survey comes ahead of federal budget for fiscal year 2024-25, which aims to set stage for IMF bailout for Pakistan
During early trading at around 10am, stocks plunged by over 1,900 points and hit 71,961
Geo News holds Great Debate to bring out best proposals for country's economic stability and tax system
An International Monetary Fund mission undertook a visit to the country this month on Pakistan's request
PBA presents set of recommendations aimed at promoting growth and sustainability in vital sectors
Govt cuts price of high speed diesel by Rs7.88 per litre from Rs281.96 to Rs274.08
Central bank says commercial banks-held foreign reserves stands at $5.3 billion
PTA says it is deliberating on FBR's decision and is engaged with mobile operators and other stakeholders
Diligently examining FBR's order within applicable legal and regulatory framework, says company
Finance Division says new prices of petroleum products for next fortnight — starting from May 1 have been worked out by Ogra
SBP says amount will be reflected in its reserves for week ending on May 3
Inflation outlook susceptible to risks emanating from global oil price volatility, notes MPC
World celebrates Labour Day every year on May 1 to express solidarity with labourers and honour rights of working class
Pakistan faces difficult economic situation with its people suffering from sky-high inflation and depleting forex reserves
The funding will be second and last tranche of the $3 billion SBA
Finance minister reiterates Islamabad's commitment to support local, foreign investors in meeting with DFC CEO
Consumers will get Rs4.12 per unit reduction in May electricity bills in terms of fuel cost adjustment
Govt is set to announce new prices of petroleum products for next fortnight
Pakistan successfully completing its existing $3 billion programme, says IMF chief
Awais Leghari attributes reduction in power tariff to PM Shehbaz Sharif’s directives for relief to masses
Pakistan will continue to face liquidity issues, unless authorities take “major and sustained economic reforms”, says WB
High-speed diesel has been slashed by Rs3.32 per litre
PM directs ministries to devise strategies to achieve targets set in five-year roadmap
Mark Bristow says estimated investment of $10 billion will boost mining industry and local economy
Financing for Sindh Barrages Improvement Project will support better resilience to floods, says the bank