Pakistan ‘working’ on IMF terms for loan as FinMin stresses structural reforms D_Trends

Pakistan ‘working’ on IMF terms for loan as FinMin stresses structural reforms D_Trends

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif . —INP/File Premier Shehbaz hopes it to be Pakistan’s last IMF borrowing. Asserts country to enter new era after agreement gets go-head. FinMin says structural reforms, self-sufficiency key to avert debt.  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that his government … Read more

Task force formed to implement structural reforms in power sector D_Trends

Task force formed to implement structural reforms in power sector D_Trends

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the formation of a high-level task force to implement structural reforms in the power sector.  The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on the federal government and establish an efficient, self-sustaining competitive power market.  According to a notification, the task force, chaired by Federal Minister for Power Sardar … Read more

PM constitutes task force for structural reforms in power sector D_Trends

PM constitutes task force for structural reforms in power sector D_Trends

An elderly woman displays her electricity bills during protest against highly inflated electricity bills at the University road in Karachi on Thursday, August 31, 2023. — PPI Task force being formed to reduce financial burden.  Power Minister Awais Leghari appointed chairman.  Govt wishes to give 70% relief in electricity: Afzal. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday … Read more

FinMin Aurangzeb stresses structural energy reforms amid outcry over IPPs D_Trends

FinMin Aurangzeb stresses structural energy reforms amid outcry over IPPs D_Trends

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses press conference in Islamabad on July 28, 2024. — YouTube screengrab/Geo News Live  Minister underscores need to move towards structural solutions. Says efforts are being made to bring agriculture into tax regime. Chief Ministers to legislate regarding agri-tax, FinMin says. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday stressed the need … Read more