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Rupee recovers 29 paisas against dollar

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KARACHI: The rupee recovered 29 paisas against the dollar on Monday after a deposit of $3 billion to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) by Saudi Development Fund (SDF), dealers said. The exchange rate ended at Rs176.48 against the dollar from last Friday’s closing of Rs176.77, which was a historic low of the local unit, … Read more

Tarin for reducing unnecessary luxury items import

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ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has directed the relevant authorities to take effective policy measures to reduce unnecessary imports of luxury items. The adviser made these remarks, while presiding over a meeting to review the balance of trade at the Finance Division, a statement issued by the Finance Ministry said. The … Read more

Tarin satisfied over sugar price stability in market

'No tax increase' Govt refuses IMF's demand of raising taxes: Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has expressed satisfaction over the stability in the sugar price in the market. Presiding over the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) meeting, which reviewed the prices of daily commodities and essential food items in the country, Tarin commended the efforts of the governments … Read more

Islamic banking showing phenomenal growth: Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Islamic finance is one of the most rapidly growing sectors of the global financial system, as it has emerged as an effective tool for financing development worldwide, including in non-Muslim countries, a senior government official said. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin virtually addressed the 10th Islamic Finance Expo … Read more

Tarin launches Pakistan’s first PCM for capital market

'No tax increase' Govt refuses IMF's demand of raising taxes: Tarin

KARACHI: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Friday inaugurated the first Professional Clearing Member (PCM) at the CDC House, Karachi, a statement said. Speaking at the occasion, Tarin said: “It is the top priority of our government to facilitate businesses and improve the ease of doing business environment. This … Read more

Veon Group CEO briefs adviser on company’s operations

Veon Group

ISLAMABAD: Veon Group chief executive officer Kaan Terzioglu called on Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin at the Finance Division and expressed appreciation for supporting investors in Pakistan and briefed him on the operations and service provision of the company. The company is transforming lifestyles through technology-driven services that provide … Read more

Tarin, Citibank team discuss proposals for securing investment

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ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting with a delegation of Citibank Pakistan during which different proposals were discussed for securing investment, commodity hedging for budget certainty and debt management. The Citibank delegation was led by its president and country officer for Pakistan Ahmed Bozai, a statement … Read more

No new taxes to be introduced in mini-budget: Shaukat Tarin

'No tax increase' Govt refuses IMF's demand of raising taxes: Tarin

KARACHI: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Friday refuted claims that the government would introduce any new taxes in the mini-budget following an agreement with the International Monetary Fund. But went on to say that the government would withdraw some of the exemptions granted to the business community. Addressing … Read more

Tarin reviews progress on Pakistan Single Window

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Tuesday briefed about the progress, achievements, goals, milestones and challenges under the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) programme. During the second meeting of the PSW governing council held at the Finance Division and presided over by the adviser, the secretary apprised that Pakistan … Read more

Tarin acknowledges ADB’s firm commitment to bring reforms

Tarin acknowledges ADB’s firm commitment to bring reforms

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has acknowledged the longstanding partnership and firm commitment of the Asian Development Bank as a major partner for bringing essential reforms in priority areas, including energy, fiscal and debt management, and socio-economic development. During a meeting with John Hurley, the US Alternate executive … Read more

Artificial increase in dollars’ price being checked: Shaukat Tarin

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ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Sunday said artificial increase in price of dollar was being checked and stern action would be taken against hoarders and smugglers of the currency. Talking to media persons at a ceremony in Karachi, Shaukat Tarin said value of rupee depreciated because of … Read more

Tarin appreciates Finca Microfinance Bank for reaching out to remote areas

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has appreciated Finca Microfinance Bank for reaching out to the remote areas of Pakistan where the formal banking sector is not available. During a meeting with the delegation of Finca Microfinance Bank led by its global chief executive officer Andree Simon, Tarin said … Read more

Govt appoints Shaukat Tarin as PM’s adviser on finance, revenue

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ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Shaukat Tarin, formerly the finance minister, as an adviser to Prime Minister Imran Khan on finance and revenue, a notification confirmed on Monday. “The president, on the advice of the prime minister, has been pleased to appoint, with immediate effect, Shaukat Fayyaz Ahmed Tarin as Adviser to the Prime Minister … Read more

Govt launches projects for economic revival: Tarin

CPEC ushers in new era of economic prosperity Tarin

LAHORE: The present government was working out short-, medium- and long-term projects to revive the dwindled economy of the country, a senior government official said. Addressing as the chief guest at an alumni dinner organised by the Punjab University’s Institute of Business Administration (PU-IBA), Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Shaukat Tarin said that all the … Read more

PM summons high-level meeting to discuss Pandora Papers leak

Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned a high-level meeting at 5pm today (Monday) to discuss the Pandora Papers saga. Well-informed sources told Bol News that during the meeting, officials will brief the PM on the situation following the Pandora papers leak. The meeting will be held at the Prime Minister’s House, and it will be … Read more

Kamyab Pakistan Programme to revolutionise low-income segment: Tarin

Kamyab Pakistan Programme to revolutionize low income segment: Tarin

ISLAMABAD: The Kamyab Pakistan Programme (KPP) would bring about revolution in the low-income segment of population by helping the poor earn respectable livelihood and stand on their own feet, a senior government official said on Monday. Addressing the launching ceremony of Kamyab Pakistan Programme, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin said that Rs1.4 … Read more

PM vows to investigate citizens mentioned in ‘Pandora Papers’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday promised Sunday to “investigate” all Pakistani citizens connected to a massive probe into the hidden wealth of politicians worldwide, after members of his inner circle were implicated in the report. The so-called “Pandora Papers” investigation – involving some 600 journalists from media including The Washington Post, the BBC … Read more

Pandora Papers: Shaukat Tarin, Moonis Elahi among 700 Pakistanis named in leaks

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) exposed “Pandora Papers” — major international research into the financial secrets held by high-profile individuals around the world on Sunday. The name includes in the leaks are Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, Senator Faisal Vawda, PML-Q leader Chaudhry Moonis Elahi, Ishaq Dar’s son, PPP’s Sharjeel Memon, the family of … Read more

Govt absorbs decades’ highest international price-hike: Tarin

CPEC ushers in new era of economic prosperity Tarin

ISLAMABAD: The government is absorbing the impact of the decade’s highest price-hike at the international level to provide relief to the people through various measures, including direct food subsidy to the poor, a senior official said on Friday. Addressing a press conference along with Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Farrukh Habib, Federal Minister … Read more

Power sector reforms bearing fruits: Tarin

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s reform process in the power sector, as well as efforts to enhance revenue collection, are bearing fruits, a senior government official said. During a meeting with Yong Ye, country director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), who paid a courtesy call on him, Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Shaukat Tarin said that the … Read more

Tarin seeks three-month ban on essential food items export

CPEC ushers in new era of economic prosperity Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Revenue and Finance Shaukat Tarin has directed the Ministry of Commerce to impose a ban on the export of essential food commodities to control food inflation. The federal minister presided over the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) meeting held at the Finance Division and directed the Ministry of Commerce to expedite … Read more

Progress on establishment of International E-payment Gateway reviewed

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin presided over the meeting on the establishment of Pakistan International E-payment Gateway (IPG). The IPG will pave the way for financial inclusion and payment digitalisation, which is a sub-component of the nine pillars of the e-Commerce policy. A consultative session was held with all the relevant … Read more

Economy shifting from consolidation to growth: Tarin

Shaukat Tarin Budget speech

ISLAMABAD: Owing to prudent fiscal policies and strict financial discipline, Pakistan’s economy is shifting from consolidation to growth, a senior government official said on Thursday. During a virtual meeting with Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, executive secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UNESCAP) at the Finance Division, Federal Finance and … Read more

Shaukat Tarin: Pakistani currency will be used for trade with Afghanistan

Shaukat Tarin

Federal Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin said that Pakistani currency will be used for two-sided trade with Afghanistan, as an alternative to the US dollar.

The minister exposed it in a meeting of Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance, adding that the bordering counter, where the Taliban has just publicized their temporary government structure, is facing a lack of dollars as international financial institutions have detained its assets.

Shaukat Tarin more stated that Pakistan might refer human resources to Afghanistan to operate many affairs as the Taliban has derived into power again later a break of two decades.

The finance minister also called food prices the main concern of Pakistan and said that the present account shortage has been viewing a rush since April.

The finance minister said to the senators that Pakistan established $450 million from the Asian Development for procurement of COVID-19 vaccines.

He also promised to take the country’s GDP growth to 4.8% during the present fiscal year 2021-22.

Indian hackers targeted the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) database a few days ago, according to the finance minister, who also stated that the revenue authority’s system is being updated.

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Tarin calls for adopting forward planning for energy prices

Pakistan needs long-term planning

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has urged to adopt forward planning, while dealing with the volatile energy prices in the international markets. During a meeting with Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Power and Petroleum Tabish Gauhar at the Finance Division, Tarin emphasised the importance of risk … Read more

IMF programme to be pursued without compromising on economic growth: Tarin

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ISLAMABAD: The government wants to continue the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Programme but it will not compromise on economic development. Launching the comprehensive roadmap, focusing in the vertical form on 14 special sectors of the economy, to ensure planned, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the country, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin … Read more

Govt vows to incentivise fertiliser makers, exporters

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ISLAMABAD: The government has vowed to encourage and incentivise fertiliser manufacturers, as well as exporters to meet the domestic demand effectively. Chairing a meeting with the chairman and other members of the Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC), Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin highlighted the need to bring in more investment … Read more