ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Friday said that Pakistan is opening up to the world as the security situation in the country is improving. Addressing the graduation ceremony of 27th Advanced…
ISLAMABAD: In line with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) that has declared the proscribed organisations operating in Pakistan a “high risk”, the government will take action against these…
–PPP chairman urges PTI govt to improve medical facilities being provided to former PM –Says he received no hint of a ‘deal’ during his meeting with PML-N supremo –Criticises Finance Minister Asad…
–Finance minister asks watchdog to uphold standards of impartial peer evaluation by appointing neutral country to the Joint Group –APG team to visit Islamabad in last week of March as Pakistan steps…
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) cabinet appears to not be on the same page. Bilawal was speaking of the National Assembly session…
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Thursday said Pakistan remains committed to peace while resolute in defence of its sovereignty. “We are at the crossroads of history,” the finance minister stated. Umar stressed, “Leadership…
The country’s political leaders on Wednesday lauded Pakistan Air Force’s valiant act of shooting down two Indian aircraft, saying Pakistan has the right to defend its frontiers in wake of India’s aggression…
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Asad Umar Tuesday on Tuesday urged Indian citizens to understand that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was putting them in harm’s way for political gain by initiating a conflict, adding…
— Says IMF will soon visit Pakistan — Tells India will face losses due to increased duties — Emphasises ‘need to groom professionals’ ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Thursday said that…
–Prime Minister Imran says Pakistan will have to change itself, 1.7m income tax filers cannot bear burden of 210m population –Says govt making efforts to develop tax-paying culture, ‘once system is fixed,…
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday is mulling over a seven-point agenda in Islamabad. The meeting is being chaired by Finance Minister Asad Umar and will review progress made on…
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Monday urged India to listen to Kashmiris and warned that they would not lose their determination to break free from its subjugation. Asad took to Twitter and…
ISLAMABAD: Saudi power producing company ACWA Power has expressed its willingness to invest around $4 billion in Pakistan’s renewable energy sector, PPI said. The intention to this regard was expressed during a meeting…
PESHAWAR: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Monday said that the country is close to reaching an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to secure a financial assistance package. The…
–Centre, provinces complain about being under-resourced –Six sub-committees to handle differences between centre, provinces –Provinces to be part of the dialogue with IMF on fiscal arrangements ISLAMABAD: In the first meeting of…
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Friday said that he is making his best efforts to improve the state of the country’s economy. The comments were made during Umar’s address to the…
LAHORE: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Monday said that without reducing the country’s trade deficit, the country’s economic problems cannot be solved. The comments were made while the minister was addressing a ceremony…
