Muhammad Aurangzeb says government working to rid country of interest-based banking system and replace it with Islamic banking
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Aurangzeb maintains direction for reforms of economy is clear, adding he expects implementation of PIA privatization by end of June
In meeting with Chinese counterpart, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is ‘looking forward’ to continued Chinese support as country enters new IMF deal
State Department spokesperson notes Pakistan continues to be important U.S. partner in several areas
Shehbaz Sharif Vows to Devolve Relevant Ministries under 18th Amendment
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportP.M. seeks speedy privatization of loss-making state-owned entities and calls for plan to increase revenues without burdening general public
Global lender official says Executive Board will meet later this month to approve release of final tranche of ongoing SBA
Information minister says ministries will be held accountable for their performance as per targets in cabinet meetings
Premier vows to treat highest taxpayers, exporters as honorary ambassadors abroad, with embassies directed to fully coordinate with them
Information minister claims PTI leaders are offering contradictory stances, as Sher Afzal Marwat maintains party remains united
PTI founder claims PPP did not join federal cabinet because it expects the new government to collapse within six months
IMF, Pakistan Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Final Review of $3bn SBA
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportSubject to approval of Executive Board, agreement sets stage for release of final tranche of $1.1 billion in late April
Punjab C.M., her father decide to establish underground train project in Lahore, expand metro buses to three more cities of province
Government Aims to Initiate Talks with IMF This Week, Says Finance Minister
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportMohammad Aurangzeb stresses on need to adopt bold actions to steer country out of prevailing economic crises
In maiden speech to federal cabinet, premier says curtailing inflation will be first major test of new government
Omar Ayub Khan claims party fears incumbent government will ‘misuse’ IMF loan
Initial strength of P.M. Sharif’s cabinet capped at 19, with several members drawn from most recent caretaker setup
Imran Khan Supports Army Commitment to Ensure Justice for May 9 Culprits
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportPTI founder says he will never accept results of 2024 elections, reiterates plans to stage protest against alleged rigging on Sunday
P.M. Sharif Orders Expediting Negotiations with IMF for Long-Term Facility
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn first meeting upon assuming office, new premier says improving economy is the government’s top priority