Dr. Miftah Ismail Archives

Country’s balance-of-payments position was ‘well under control’: Miiftah Ismail Pakistan's foreign currency reserves fell as low as 9.8 billion dollars, which were hardly enough for five weeks of imports

On: August 11, 2022

Country’s balance-of-payments position was ‘well under control’: Miiftah Ismail Says serious worries about Pakistan heading the way of Sri Lanka & getting into a default-like situation, have been averted ISLAMABAD/KARACHI ( Web News ) Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Miftah Ismail Ahmed says the serious worries about PakistanRead More →

Dr. Miftah held a meeting with delegation of Chambers of CSTSI Miftah Ismail directs relevant authorities to undertake required actions to resolve issues of small traders at earliest time possible

On: August 2, 2022

In: Business

Miftah Ismail directs relevant authorities to undertake required actions to resolve issues of small traders at earliest time possible ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Miftah Ismail Ahmed held a meeting with delegation of Chambers of Small Traders and Small Industry (CSTSI) headed byRead More →

we have saved county from default while making tough decisions. Miftah Ismail Import bill has decreased by 2.7 billion dollars in the current month as the country imported goods worth five billion dollars

On: August 1, 2022

In: National

With decreasing imports, pressure on Pakistan’s economy will be reduced from next month: Miftah Ismail Says we have saved county from default while making tough decisions ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Miftah Ismail Ahmed has said that incumbent government has saved the countryRead More →

Top priority of the govt was to facilitate business community: Miftah Ismail RCCI delegation calls on Minister Finance, urges to review deemed rental income and revision of import ban list

On: July 14, 2022

In: Business

Top priority of the govt was to facilitate business community: Miftah Ismail RCCI delegation calls on Minister Finance, urges to review deemed rental income and revision of import ban list ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The delegation led by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Nadeem Rauf calledRead More →

We have saved economy from default & moved towards stability: Miftah Ismail Says soon the prices of ghee & oil will come down to Rs 350 or Rs 400 per kg

On: July 8, 2022

In: National

We have saved economy from default & moved towards stability: Miftah Ismail Says edible oil price reduction to lower price by Rs100-150 Says soon the prices of ghee & oil will come down to Rs 350 or Rs 400 per kg Says there are false stories about the increase inRead More →

ECC approves int’l tender for import of 500,000 metric tonnes of wheat Also approves supplementary grant in favor of Economic Affairs Division amounting to Rs. 193.006 billion for foreign loan repayments

On: July 6, 2022

In: National

ECC of the Cabinet approves int’l tender for import of 500,000 metric tonnes of wheat Also approves supplementary grant in favor of Economic Affairs Division amounting to Rs. 193.006 billion for foreign loan repayments ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Miftah Ismail Ahmed presidedRead More →

IMF’s Extended Fund Facility would be revived within a day or two. Dr. Miftah Ismail “IMF has no relation with the increase in salaries. Also, the tax exemption to the people earning below 1.2 million [annually] will remain in place,”

On: June 21, 2022

In: National

Dr. Miftah Ismail says stalled IMF’s Extended Fund Facility would be revived within a day or two Expresses his commitment to resolve the issue of refunds as soon as possible ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Miftah Ismail Ahmed Memon said on Monday thatRead More →

Govt decides to increase prices of petrol Rs 30 per liter IMF program could not move forward without raising the prices of petroleum products. Miftah Ismail

On: May 27, 2022

In: Business

Govt decides to increase prices of petrol, HSD, kerosene oil & light diesel oil by Rs 30 per litre from today: Miftah Ismail ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Miftah Ismail Ahmed has said that the Government has decided to increase the prices ofRead More →

“Subsidy on petrol has put severe financial strain on Pakistan’s economy”, Miftah Flight of dollar & increase in inflation are the effects of Imran Khan's agreement with IMF.

On: May 14, 2022

In: Business

Flight of dollar & increase in inflation are the effects of Imran Khan’s agreement with IMF & then its violation: Miftah Ismail ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Finance Minister Dr. Miftah Ismail Ahmed has said that the flight of dollar and increase in inflation are the effects of Imran Khan’sRead More →

Govt’s aim is to bring about economic & fiscal stability. Miftah Ismail Miftah highlighted the economic agenda and priorities of the newly formed government in Pakistan.

On: April 24, 2022

In: Business

Govt’s aim is to bring about economic & fiscal stability leading to economic recovery & growth: Miftah Ismail WASHINGTON ( Web News ) Speaking at an event hosted by renowned US think tank Atlantic Council in Washington DC, Finance Minister Dr. Miftah Ismail Ahmed highlighted the economic agenda and prioritiesRead More →