IMF mission concludes visit; staff acknowledges progress in key areas
IMF mission chief says decisive implementation of reforms is critical to pave the way for stronger, sustainable growth.
Tahir Sherani
Current account deficit declines by 55pc in first 2 months of FY2020
The CAD — for the July-August period — reduces to $1.29bn from $2.85bn during the same period last year.
Pakistan's foreign reserves rise to $15.9bn: SBP
State Bank of Pakistan's own reserves witness an increase of $138 million, now stand at $8.6 billion.
Human Rights Commission 'deeply concerned' over government's media tribunals
"How are tribunals expected to maintain the media's independence?" asks rights group.
IMF programme off to good start, cannot be revised after only 3 months: Jihad Azour
The IMF director for Middle East and Central Asia notes that the programme is "headed in the right direction".
Mobilising domestic tax revenue is key element of IMF's Pakistan programme: spokesperson
Gerry Rice says IMF's managing director had emphasised this in an earlier meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail to assume charge as BHC top judge on Oct 5
Justice Mandokhail will replace incumbent BHC Chief Justice Tahira Safdar, who will complete her term on October 4.
Minister discusses Pakistan’s progress on FATF action plan with APG
The Asia-Pacific Joint Group will present its report in the FATF Plenary and Working Group meetings in October.
KE held responsible for 19 electrocution cases during recent monsoon spell
Nepra issues show-cause notice to KE, which will submit a reply after thoroughly reviewing it.
FBR launches software for monitoring of sales tax returns
FBR Chairman Syed Mohammad Shabbar Zaidi inaugurates the new software at the FBR headquarters.
PM Imran appoints 9 lawmakers as parliamentary secretaries in NA
The MNAs have been made parliamentary secretaries with immediate effect and until further orders.
Finance ministry rejects Indian media reports of FATF blacklisting Pakistan
Ministry says the news being reported widely by Indian media is "incorrect and baseless".
APG reviews Pakistan's 3rd Mutual Evaluation Report on anti-money laundering measures
Pakistan is taking measures to exit the 'grey list' of FATF by the mid of October.
Nepra initiates formal probe against K-Electric over electrocution deaths, outages
Investigation officers will have to submit the inquiry report within 15 days.
Aamir Khan appointed SECP chairman after cabinet's approval
The new chairman replaces Farrukh Sabzwari, who was appointed the commission's chairperson just seven months ago.
Pakistan suspends trade ties with India, asks Indian envoy to leave
Top security body, in light of India's recent actions in Kashmir, decide to downgrade diplomatic ties with New Delhi.
US to remain engaged with Pakistan in economic reforms efforts, Wells tells Dr Shaikh
SBP, FBR being "resourced and empowered" as part of the country's institutional development initiative: Hafeez Shaikh.
Income tax filing deadline for FY2018 extended to August 9
So far, 2.1 million people have filed their tax returns, which is the highest in the FBR’s history.
Govt increases petrol price by Rs5.15 per litre for August
Sources say the government approved all the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority.
Money launderers to get 10 years in prison, fine of Rs5m under approved bill
Bill okay-ed by NA's Finance Committee allows authorities to make arrests without first obtaining warrants from court.