During a panel discussion called “Pakistan’s Economy: Depth and Resilience” at Karachi’s Beach Luxury Hotel on the final day of the 14th Karachi Literary Festival, Miftah Ismail, the head of …
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Miftah terms government’s decision to freeze fuel levy without IMF approval ‘a reckless move’
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadMiftah Ismail, a former finance minister, called the government’s decision not to raise the petroleum development levy (PDL) this month without the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) consent “reckless” on Sunday. …
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The present coalition administration has lifted Pakistan out of danger, according to Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, as there is no chance of the nation becoming bankrupt. In an interview …
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Govt sends back Letter of Intent to IMF for approval of next tranche from its board: Miftah
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailThe IMF suspended its programme in February 2022 when the PTI-led government announced untargeted fuel and electricity subsidies.
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Nawaz opposed, Shehbaz endorsed hike in petrol prices: Miftah in trouble as Zardari too speaks against oil prices
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: As the government has increased petrol prices from Monday midnight despite a significant decrease in international oil prices and decline in value of the US dollar in the country, …
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Pakistan to get $8 billion from IMF, WB and ADB in 2022-23: Miftah
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailFinance Minister said that Pakistani rupee’s depreciation was a global phenomenon and the value of PKR would strengthen in the days ahead.
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Miftah or Dar? The PMLN “Split” Over Who Should Be Their Economic Wizard
Karachi: There appears to be a split in the leadership of Pakistan’s ruling party, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN), as the party is currently split on who should be appointed …
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Pakistan to receive $2.3 billion from Chinese banks by Monday: Miftah Ismail
by Umar Sohailby Umar Sohail“We have also imposed some super taxes with most taxes imposed on sugar,” he said adding that the companies owned by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s family will also be …
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Pakistan signs $2.3 billion loan agreement with Chinese consortium of banks: Miftah
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said that Pakistan today signed a RMB 15 billion ($2.3 billion) loan facility agreement with a Chinese consortium of banks and the amount of loan …
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Budget targets are fiscal consolidation and relief for the poor, says Miftah
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailFinance Minister began by cautioning that the country was going through an unprecedented period, which he described as “very difficult”.