–Former president says if people took to streets against incumbent system, no one will able to stop them –Former finance minister Asad Umar criticises budget, says unfair to tax sugar and ghee…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to the appointment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA and former finance minister Asad Umar as chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance.…
–Says Reza Baqir was used as a middleman to convey IMF’s message to government –Urges authorities to resolve issues with PTM through dialogue ‘before it’s too late’ Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior…
–Imran accuses opposition of using democracy to hide corruption –Says govt has introduced seven bills in parliament for people’s welfare, hopes Opp will support legislation ISLAMABAD: As rumours regarding presidential system make rounds…
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Pakistan on Monday to discuss technical aspects for the bailout programme. According to the spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, Dr…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar on Wednesday sternly responded to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s criticism of his removal as finance minister while recalling that four finance ministers were…
–PPP chairman vows to expose govt’s ‘anti-poor’ policies, demands sacking of ministers having terror links –Accuses Interior Minister Ijaz Shah of involvement in US journalist Daniel Pearl’s murder ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has strongly condemned the “sponsored” attack against former finance minister Asad Umar on social media. Shafqat Mahmood took to Twitter and said…
ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Asad Umar on Saturday thanked those who expressed support over the last two days since his departure from the federal cabinet. Umar took to Twitter and said, “Want…
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed on Saturday underscored the significance of sustainable economy for the development of Pakistan by stating that “a country is torn apart through attacks on its economy.” Speaking…
ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Division Firdous Ashiq Awan, who took charge of the information ministry on Friday, said the prime minister was determined…
–Asad Umar resigns after being removed as finance minister, PM Imran appoints Hafeez Sheikh as adviser on finance –Fawad Chaudhry loses info ministry, Brig (r) Ijaz Shah replaces Shehryar Afridi as interior…
–IMF delegation to visit Islamabad before end of April to continue discussions on bailout package –Finance minister says World Bank to give $7.5bn to Pakistan following IMF deal –Pakistan submits compliance report…
–Although govt has rejected ‘rumours’ of reshuffle in cabinet, sources claim ministries of finance, interior and petroleum are likely to get new ministers –Sources say Asad Umar’s fate will likely be decided…
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Central Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has launched another attack full of lies on former finance minister Ishaq Dar to hide the…
WASHINGTON: Pakistani delegation led by Finance Minister Asad Umar participated in IMF and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington and discussed the economic situation of the country, reported Radio Pakistan. On the…
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Monday said that the economic turmoil will soon be over, asserting that the talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the country’s “last bailout package”…
