In a significant budget revision, the Pakistani government has reduced the proposed sales tax on solar panel imports from 18% to 10% following negotiations with coalition partners. While lawmakers had …
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IMF and Pakistan Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Final Review of $3 Billion Stand-By Arrangement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have finalized a staff-level agreement on the second and final review within the Stand-By Arrangement, clearing the path for the disbursement of …
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Ishaq Dar Tapped for Foreign Minister Role, Sources Reveal Amidst Pakistan’s Political Developments
ISLAMABAD: According to sources, PML-N leader Ishaq Dar is reportedly set to become the foreign minister under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Former caretaker foreign minister Jalil Abbas …
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Notable Banker Muhammad Aurangzeb to be Appointed as Finance Minister
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadFinance Minister ISLAMABAD: Renowned banker Muhammad Aurangzeb is poised to become the next finance minister as newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forms his federal cabinet. Sources indicated that Ishaq Dar, …
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is tentatively set to approve the Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with Pakistan on December 7, paving the way for the first review of the …
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PM Thanks Sri Lanka president for his support Of the IMF agreement
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif makes a telephone call to Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe. In gratitude for supporting and helping Pakistan with the finalization of the IMF agreement. …
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Economic revival is expected only after agreement with IMF: Ahsan Iqbal
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailAhsan Iqbal said those who had destroyed the economy in the past 3.5 years were demanding an explanation on the current situation from a government that is just four-weeks-old.