Ishaq Dar announces Rs19.95 per litre increase in the petrol price & Rs 19.90 per litre in high speed diesel price Says govt was bound to follow the deal reached with the International Monetary Fund ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar onRead More →

Ishaq Dar reiterates the govt’s resolve to ensure timely payment of all external liabilities Says Shell Petroleum Company is not closing its business in Pakistan ISLAMABAD ( Web New ) Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar says Pakistan will soon receive one billion dollars loan from China.Read More →

If any consortium comes forward & guarantees to collect Rs 12,000 biln tax in next one year, he will send all employees of FBR on one year leave: Ishaq Dar Says we will make the payment to IMF, World Bank & other such multilateral institutions when it becomes due SaysRead More →

Ishaq Dar announces to withdraw appeals filed by SBP & NBP against Federal Shariat Court’s verdict Says govt will make all out efforts for imposition of Islamic banking system in the country with fast pace ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar onRead More →

Ishaq Dar nominated as new finance minister after Miftah resigns LONDON ( Web News ) Miftah Ismail on Sunday resigned as finance minister in line with the party’s decision while Ishaq Dar has been nominated as Miftah’s replacement. The Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and PrimeRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The federal budget FY2017-18 with a Rs4.75 trillion outlay was approved by the National Assembly on Tuesday in the absence of members of the opposition. This is the first time that a finance bill has been passed in Pakistan without the inclusion of the oppositionRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The information technology sector is exhibiting accelerated progress with total turnover of $3.1 billion, inclluding both exports and domestic revenue. According to the Economic Survey released by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar here on Thursday, the broadband penetration has jumped from a mere 3.7 million toRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization; Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Witnesses the Signing Ceremony of a Contract worth Rs 2.3 Billion awarded By Universal Service Fund to Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (Ufone). This project will provide Mobile Broadband Internet/3G services toRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing between USF and NTC was also held at the event with regards to establishment of telecentres. Telecenters will be providing e-services, distance learning and create employment opportunities, among various other benefits like bridging the digital divide. Finance minister congratulatedRead More →

ISLAMABAD (HAFEEZ REPORT) The Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Ms. Ina Lepel has informed the Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar that leading German companies plan to invest in telecom and energy sectors in Pakistan. Federal Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday welcomed the investment programme of the German companies andRead More →