EconomyShahzad Paracha
The writer is a member of Pakistan Today's Islamabad bureau. He can be reached at [email protected].
Published Work(402 articles)
Economy
HeadlinesYes, deposits higher than Rs 0.5mn aren’t ‘protected’ and here’s why that’s not alarming
Despite the frenzy created by certain media reports, bank deposits above five lakh rupees are not, in fact, “unprotected.”
HeadlinesGovt plans to raise taxes on retail, agriculture, real estate
EconomyProposals for economic revival plan delayed for second time
Cabinet committee yet to firm up proposals two weeks after the stipulated deadline
HeadlinesSelection process of officers for trade missions abroad challenged in court
IHC asks commerce ministry why some qualified candidates weren’t even interviewed
HeadlinesGovt forms cabinet committee on SOEs to improve the performance of loss making companies
HeadlinesTax department registers FIR against money laundering solar panels import
Senate Standing Committee on Finance directs FBR to take strict action against the offenders under the Anti Money Laundering Act
EconomyInterim ECC reviews bailout for Pakistan Steel Mill, availability of staple foods and power sector benchmark rates
The Pakistan Steel Mill has cumulatively incurred the losses of Rs 206 billion up until the end of FY23
EconomyIMF seeks additional details on power sector from Pakistani side
The PM had recently said that the govt will soon announce relief measures without defying international commitments.
EconomyPublic debt has exceeded 60% of GDP limit under the FRDL Act
The Government’s Total Public Debt stood at Rs 59.247 trillion in March 2023
FBR surpasses August revenue target by Rs20bn
HeadlinesTrack and trace of cotton as well. But will it be effective?
Manufacturers often under-report their production numbers precisely to evade tax.
