Minister for promoting cashless economy D_Trends

Minister for promoting cashless economy D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has stressed that the government is committed to transforming Pakistan into a cashless economy. “The government aims to reduce reliance on physical currency and promote digital transactions through initiatives like the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) RAAST instant payment system,” she said. Speaking … Read more

Affordable electricity top priority: minister D_Trends

Affordable electricity top priority: minister D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, stressed on Monday that providing affordable electricity to the public through the implementation of energy reforms is a top priority for the government. In an interview with a private news channel, Leghari stated that the government is carefully reviewing the issues of … Read more

IT minister dismisses claims of censorship via firewall D_Trends

IT minister dismisses claims of censorship via firewall D_Trends

SLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja has dismissed claims that firewalls were being used to control social media content as mere speculation. Condemning ‘unnecessary controversies’ being stirred up, Ms Khawaja said that all social media platforms remain open in Pakistan. Speaking to journalists at Parliament House on Wednesday, she stressed that ‘X’, … Read more

IMF bailout linked with $12bn debt re-profiling by friendly countries, says finance minister D_Trends

IMF bailout linked with bn debt re-profiling by friendly countries, says finance minister D_Trends

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses a press conference at PTV Headquarters in Islamabad on July 28, 2024. — APP Govt has already commenced process of re-profiling debt: minister. Says China has assured support for securing IMF’s nod for new loan. Aurangzeb confirms govt seeking $600m loan from Chinese banks. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister … Read more

Finance minister stresses reforms to be free from IMF Dtrends

Finance minister stresses reforms to be free from IMF Dtrends

Aurangzeb says country will develop only via reforms; underscores private sector’s role in economy. Haseeb Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Amid hopes to secure International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board’s approval of a new programme, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Thursday termed “inevitable ” reforms as the key to free the country from the lender. Speaking at the groundbreaking … Read more