Govt committed for reforms, address structural economic issues: Tarin

Shaukat Tarin

ISLAMABAD: The government is committed to introduce reforms in various sectors, in the face of various challenges, to address the long outstanding structural issues and to attain sustainable and inclusive growth. During a meeting with Stephanie Von Friedeburg, senior vice president of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) at the Finance Division on Friday, Adviser to … Read more

PCRCL seeks govt’s help in revival of sick units

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

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Corporate Restructuring Company Limited (PCRCL) chief executive officer Laqa Sarwar seeks government’s support for the revival of sick units. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin presided over a meeting on the revival of sick and closed units at the Finance Division on Thursday. The PCRCL CEO gave a … Read more

Economy on strong footings to absorb trade deficit, inflationary pressures: Tarin

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

ISLAMABAD: A record trade deficit, double-digit inflation and increase in the interest rate of T-bills auction created panic at the Pakistan stock market but the economy is on strong footings and will grow beyond 5 per cent in this financial year, a senior government official said on Friday. In a media briefing along with Adviser … 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

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

Govt to take 5 prior actions before IMF Board meeting: Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the government of Pakistan to take five prior actions, including amendments in the State Bank Act, before the approval of its Executive Board meeting. In a media briefing, the adviser said after a … Read more