Tag: #Finance Minister
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US Enterprises Welcome to Invest in Pakistan’s IT, Energy Sectors: Finance Minister
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited US enterprises to invest in the country’s agriculture, IT and energy sectors. In a meeting with the US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs in Washington, Finance Minister Aurangzeb acknowledged the significance of the Pak-US economic partnership and its potential toward Pakistan’s socio-economic development. President…
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Is Dr Shamshad Akhtar Violating the SOE Act 2023?
Serving as the finance minister (FM) of Pakistan since 17 August 2023, Dr Shamshad Akhtar is known for heading boards of companies, in violation of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Act 2023. Dr Akhtar who is the chairperson of the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG), Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) and the Pakistan Stock…
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Mohammad Nasir Akhund Appointed Afghan Finance Minister
Afghanistan: Based on the decree of the Taliban’s leader, Mohammad Nasir Akhund has been appointed acting minister of Finance. Ahmad Wali Haqmal, a spokesman for the Finance Ministry, said that Mohammad Nasir Akhund has good experience in finance and there will be a positive change in the country’s financial system. Indian Hindu chief priest sentenced to…
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Privatization: PM IK demands maximum revenue
Finance Minister advisor, Shaukat Tareen, and Minister for Privatization, Muhammad Mian Soomro, were approached by Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday in Islamabad. During the gathering, the committee informed PM Imran Khan on progress in the privatization of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) and other state-claimed organizations. In the gathering, PM Khan guided for finding…
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Shaukat Tarin’s tenure ends today… Who will be next?
Islamabad: The Finance Minister of Pakistan Shaukat Tarin is likely to step down from his post as his term eventually came to an end today (Saturday). According to the details, Shaukat Tarin was made Federal Minister for 6 months but his term as Federal Minister is coming to an end today as it cannot be extended…
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Tarin’s decision of extension in date of filing of tax return lauded
Lahore: The Friends of Economic & Business Reforms (FEBR) has appreciated Finance minister Shaukat Tarin’s decision of extension up to October 15 in the date of filing of tax return. FEBR president Kashif Anwar said that the timely decision will help increase the number of tax filers besides reducing hefty burden on the system,…
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KSA steps in to Aid Pakistan in trying times
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announces huge package for Pakistan in difficult times, it will once again provide oil on late payments. Confirming in the National Assembly session, Finance Minister, Shaukat Tareen, said: “Pakistan has requested Saudi Arabia after the rise in global crude oil prices, adding that the oil supply agreement with Saudi…
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Finance Minister takes FPCCI on board for Taxation & Budgetary Reforms
Lahore: Mr. Shaukat Tarin, Finance Minister, has promised to consult FPCCI every quarter now onwards to resolve businessmen issues efficiently and restore their confidence to promote private sector investments. He also announced that FBR will set up a help desk at FPCCI Head Office, Federation House, Karachi to facilitate resolution of discrepancies and issues in…
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Abdul Hafeez Urges Punjab Government to Support Operationalisation of Islamabad Airport Metro Bus Corridor
Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has urged the Punjab government to support the operationalisation of the Islamabad Airport Metro corridor.
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AbdulHafeez Sheikh to Continue Work as Finance Minister: Sheikh Rasheed
Sheikh Rasheed says that AbdulHafeez will continue work as Finance Minister.