#PakistanEconomy Archives - Page 9 of 9

IMF Rejects Government’s Proposal to Reduce Sales Tax on Electricity Bill

The Pakistani government has failed in its attempt to persuade the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce the sales tax on electricity bills. Sources revealed that the IMF rejected a…

Admin January 8, 2025

Pakistan

Top Tax-Paying City Revealed in FBR Report

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled its annual report for the fiscal year 2023-24, highlighting tax contributions by major cities. According to the report, Karachi retained its position…

Admin January 7, 2025

Pakistan

Ishaq Dar: ‘Tea-Time Decisions’ Led to TTP’s Return to Pakistan

Ishaq Dar Blames Past Decisions for TTP’s Return and Highlights Pakistan's Diplomatic Progress Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has raised concerns over decisions made in the past…

Admin January 2, 2025

Pakistan

Turkish Group Proposes Below-Minimum Fee for Islamabad Airport Takeover

Turkish Consortium Submits Bid Below Minimum Threshold for Islamabad Airport Takeover A Turkish consortium, the only group bidding for the management of Pakistan's Islamabad airport, has proposed a concession fee…

Admin January 2, 2025

Blog

PM Shehbaz Emphasizes Political Stability as Key to Economic Growth

PM Shehbaz Highlights Link Between Political Stability and Economic Growth Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the critical connection between political stability and economic progress, asserting that a nation’s economic…

Admin January 2, 2025

Pakistan

Aurangzeb: No Quick Fix for the Economy

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted agriculture and Information Technology (IT) as the key drivers for Pakistan's sustainable economic growth. Speaking to the media after a meeting with farmers in…

Admin December 30, 2024

News Pakistan

Reducing Corruption by 50% Could End Pakistan’s Reliance on IMF: Asif

Reducing Corruption by 50% Could Free Pakistan from IMF Dependence: Defence Minister Asif Defence Minister Khawaja Asif expressed that Pakistan could eliminate its reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Admin December 19, 2024

Buisness

“Current Account Surplus Hits Decade-High”

KARACHI: After a significant reduction in the policy rate, Pakistan achieved its highest current account surplus in over ten years, reaching $729 million in November 2024. This surge was mainly…

Admin December 18, 2024