Ishaq Dar

Hopeful of signing bailout deal with IMF this week, says Pakistan finance minister Ishaq Dar

Dar vowed on Thursday that the government was "absolutely committed" to completing the current USD 7 billion bailout programme with the IMF, once again indicating that the cash-strapped country could sign the staff-level agreement with the global lender this week

Pakistan govt stops salaries, payment of bills as economic crisis worsens

The Ministry of Finance and Revenue also instructed the Accountant General of Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) to halt the clearing of all the bills of the federal ministries/divisions and attached departments until further notice

Pakistan’s ‘mini-budget’ gives major shocker to common man: How petrol, ghee, cigarettes have become unaffordable

To please the IMF, Pakistan has unleashed misery on its people already grappling with inflation. With an increase in GST, the cost of ghee, cold drinks, and cigarettes will rise. Fuel prices have hit a historic high with petrol costing Rs 272 per litre

Pakistan: IMF forces govt for BIG increase in tax rates as Pakistani population starves

At present, Pakistan has not succeeded in convincing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a loan although negotiations continue with the global financial body

Why petrol prices have reached an all-time high in cash-strapped Pakistan

Pakistan is facing one of its worst economic crises. Now it has increased the price of petrol and diesel by Rs 35 per litre, as it looks to secure the next tranche of the IMF bailout package. For citizens already struggling with inflation, this comes as another jolt

Pakistan: Ishaq Dar announces 35-rupee hike in prices of petrol and diesel

Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan have jumped up to Rs 249.80 per litre and Rs 262.80 from Sunday after the government announced a steep price hike of Rs 35.

Flood-hit Pakistan vows IMF reforms as damage estimated at over $16 bn

Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that a flood donors' conference promised by French President Emmanuel Macron would take place next month, which he hoped would help the nation both with immediate and longer-term needs

Pakistani finance minister estimates 'close to three years' for recovery from devastating floods

Ishaq Dar said that losses from the floods were estimated to surpass $32 billion and that the cost of rebuilding damaged infrastructure will exceed $16 billion

Watch: Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar heckled, called 'chor' at US airport

It can be seen in the video that when Ishaq Dar reached the Washington airport, a man started walking towards him and started calling him a 'liar' and a 'thief'.

Panama Papers case: Pakistan court decides to approach Interpol to issue 'red warrant' for Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday decided to approach the Interpol for the arrest of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar