Asad Umar

Current account deficit for January falls by 54 pc: Asad Umar

Finance Minister Asad Umar on Thursday said that Pakistan's current account deficit for January down… Read More

Talks with IMF underway on regular basis: Umar

'Following the finalisation of terms, an IMF mission will visit Pakistan' Read More

Govt won’t allow misuse of taxpayers’ money: Asad Umar

The finance minister says no politics is involved in catching culprits involved in stealing national… Read More

Asad Umar meets Saudi delegation, says talks held on ‘big investment’

The agreements on different projects will be formally signed when Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin… Read More

Asad Umar calls Saudi crown visit ‘historical’

'Umar said the visit of the Saudi visiting dignitary will take the bilateral relations to… Read More

‘Sarmay-e-Pakistan’ company established to eliminate state owned entity’s losses

'The company should be used for development and welfare of Pakistan' Read More

Power theft reduced in last three months: Asad Umar

“As many as 1,351 people involved in power theft were arrested in the last four… Read More

Pakistan welcomes Saudi investment in petro-chemicals, mining sectors: Umar

Asad Umar said both the countries were now focused on providing opportunities to the youth. Read More

Pakistan soon to sign agreement with IMF: Asad Umar

The government will try to ensure this deal with the IMF remains Pakistan's last bailout… Read More

NFC meeting reviews proposals for national resources’ distribution

'It was decided that the NFC will henceforth meet every six weeks' Read More

Asad Umar chairs ECC meeting, to discuss Economic Zones

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) began on Monday with Finance Minister… Read More

ECC meeting approves issuance of Sukuk bonds

The circular debt of the energy sector has soared to 1400 billion rupees. Read More

Tax filing procedure would be made easier this year: Asad Umar

'Country's economy cannot flourish until trade deficit is controlled' Read More

Emergency steps taken to revive economy in original shape: Asad Umar

"We have taken emergency steps to support the economy; the 'economic reforms bill' will herald… Read More

‘They haven’t learned anything’: Fawad blasts PML-N on Twitter

ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday slammed the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)… Read More

Massive reduction in taxes, duties announced in PTI’s third finance bill

Finance Minister Asad Umar presented his government's second supplementary budget, saying it was not a… Read More

No new tax in mini-budget: Asad Umar

KARACHI: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Saturday announced that no new tax would be introduced… Read More

Trade deficit shrinking due to rise in export, foreign remittances: Asad Umar

Govt to sign the agreement that would suit for the country’s economy: minister Read More

ECC seeks report from Ministry of Industries for revival of Pakistan Steel

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday with… Read More

Asad Umar says govt focusing on long-term policies

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Sunday said the government is focusing on long-term policies… Read More