PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaks to journalists in Parliament House in Islamabad. — Screengrab/Geo News Bilawal says “PPP generally not in favour of governor rule”. PPP chief urges Centre, KP to deal with issues together. “My aim while being in politics is not to be a part of govt.” Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal … Read more
The National Assembly was informed that the current State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor, Jameel Ahmed, receives a monthly salary of Rs4 million, excluding additional benefits. Appointed on August 26, 2022, Jameel Ahmed is also entitled to a range of benefits, including a house rent allowance, with the SBP covering maintenance and furnishing costs. As … Read more
KARACHI: Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Syedin Raza Zaidi called on Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor House on Saturday.The importance of the port in economic activities, problems faced in the functioning of Karachi port and other issues were discussed during the meeting.Governor Kamran Tessori said that Karachi Port was playing a prominent … Read more
LAHORE: Governor Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi highlighted Pakistan’s vast potential and called for unity across all sectors to advance the nation’s development. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he urged collaboration for prosperity despite ongoing challenges. LCCI President Kashif Anwar highlighted numerous issues plaguing businesses, including currency depreciation, rising energy costs, … Read more
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Wednesday accused neighbouring Afghanistan and India’s Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) of supporting militants responsible for a series of deadly attacks in the southwestern province of Balochistan. “This conspiracy against us is being hatched from two places,” Tessori told media. “It’s linked to the RAW [Indian spy agency] set up … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan is setting its sights on securing up to $4 billion from Middle Eastern commercial banks by the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) as part of its strategy to bridge external financing gaps, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad. In an exclusive interview, his first since assuming office in 2022, Governor … Read more
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad presents the new fiscal policy at the bank’s headquarters in Karachi on January 23, 2023. — AFP SBP head says efforts ramped up to plug external financing gaps. Ahmad hopes to secure $2 billion in additional external financing. Says inflation slowing after central bank reduced interest … Read more
The governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, has announced that all currency notes will be replaced by the end of this year. The statement was made during a briefing at the Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla on Wednesday. Ahmad revealed that the state bank is preparing … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the growth of the manufacturing sector and contribute to the country’s economic development. During a visit to the Indus Motor Company (IMC) plant, Tessori praised the company’s achievements in localisation, its contributions to the local auto industry, and its impact on … Read more
The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad said that economic stability is the key to national sovereignty, stressing the need for adopting new and innovative strategies to resolve perennial economic issues. In the context of digital innovations and emerging cybersecurity threats, he stated that the SBP was actively addressing these challenges … Read more