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Economic Survey paints bleak picture of Pakistan’s economy

Economic Survey paints bleak picture of Pakistan’s economy

Government's Inability To Give Any Relief Painting a bleak picture of “fiscal deficits and exploding current account”, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail expressed Thursday the government’s inability to give any relief to the middle class in

PM Shehbaz for signing ‘Charter of Economy’ for country’s benefit

PM Shehbaz for signing ‘Charter of Economy’ for country’s benefit

Prime Minister Invites Economic Gurus On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited all key stakeholders to put their heads together to bring up a long-term plan to revive the ailing economy of the country. “We

Federal government ponders filing case against Imran Khan

Federal government ponders filing case against Imran Khan

On Thursday, key federal government officials pondered going ahead with filing treason charges against ex-premier and PTI Chairman Imran Khan over PTI's May 25 'Azadi March.' Moreover, it was decided that the chief ministers of

Court asks lawyers to register case against Rana Sanaullah

Court asks lawyers to register case against Rana Sanaullah

On Wednesday, a sessions court in Lahore asked the concerned authorities to register a case against Rana Sanaullah, the Interior Minister, for allegedly torturing lawyers in Islamabad on May 25 — the day of the

Electricity price hike on cards to revive IMF program

Electricity price hike on cards to revive IMF program

A substantial hike in the base price of electricity – up to Rs7-7.50 per unit – is expected from July 1, 2022, onwards to ensure the restoration of the IMF program.  Federal Minister for Power

Miftah says no added taxes on already burdened masses

Miftah says no added taxes on already burdened masses

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenues Miftah Ismail stated Friday that the government would not add to the burden of the salaried class and pensioners in the upcoming budget.  Ismail also said the government would

Shehbaz terms himself Majnoo, says refused salary as CM

Shehbaz terms himself Majnoo, says refused salary as CM

On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif testified in a hearing of the Rs16 billion money laundering case against him that he did not receive any salary or benefits when he was CM of Punjab. He

Govt bans all imported items except itself

Govt bans all imported items except itself

Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said Thursday that the federal government had devised an economic plan to steer the country out of financial turmoil. To tackle the current state of affairs, a complete ban has been

Bilawal Bhutto reaches New York

Bilawal Bhutto reaches New York

On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto reached New York on a maiden three-day visit to the US since holding office to attend a food security meeting. Bilawal is visiting the US at the exclusive invitation

ECL rules to be relaxed, assures Sanaullah

ECL rules to be relaxed, assures Sanaullah

The newly-elected government has altered rules related to the Exit Control List (ECL). Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah announced Friday that the names of several thousand people had been removed from the list. Sanaullah was addressing