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Finance Minister Dr Shamshad suggests listing of govt debt securities at PSX

ISLAMABAD: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue on Friday said that the securities market can play a vital role in the development of debt market through the listing of Government debt securities on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) . Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Centralized Gateway Portal, Dr Akhtar said … Read more

Miftah Ismail lauds Bank of China’s contribution to financial, economic progress

Miftah Ismail

ISLAMABAD: According to a news release released on Monday, Wang Jie, Country Head, and CEO of Bank of China Pakistan Operations, met with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail, at the Finance Division.

Ismail welcomed Jie and emphasised Pakistan-strong China’s economic and brotherly ties.

He also praised the Bank of China’s assistance to Pakistan’s financial and economic development.

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He was also promised the government’s full support and cooperation by the finance minister.

Jie gave the minister an overview of the bank’s portfolio and expressed gratitude for the government’s support.

The meeting also included a discussion of the present global and regional economic conditions. They also discussed Pakistan’s economy and foreign direct investment policies.

The CPEC was also discussed, with it being said that the corridor will serve as another milestone in consolidating Pakistan-China bilateral economic and fraternal relations, bringing prosperity to both countries.

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Pakistan becomes sugar surplus with production going up by 2 mln tons: Tarin

Pakistan becomes sugar surplus with production going up by 2 mln tons: Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin on Friday said that sugar production was likely to increase by 2 million tons this year from the output of 7.5 million tons recorded last year. In a tweet, the federal minister said, as a result, Pakistan was back to a sugar surplus country from a … Read more

Tarin, WB country head review progress on ongoing projects in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting with Country Director, World Bank, Najy Benhassine and his team at Finance Division here on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed the progress on the ongoing World Bank’s projects and programmes in Pakistan, according to press statement issued by the finance ministry. Read more: Abad urges govt … 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

Economic indicators advanced despite COVID-19 says Finance Minister

Abdul Hafeez Shaikh

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said that despite the novel coronavirus pandemic various economic indicators including remittances, foreign direct investment (FDI) and exports and large scale manufacturing have shown progress. According to the details, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh while speaking to a Webinar said the government of Pakistan Tehreek … Read more