#  @81ShahbazRana Shahbaz Rana Shahbaz Rana posts on X about pakistan, finance, debt, inflation the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::132077913/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] -73% - [--] Month [-------] -60% - [--] Months [---------] -4.90% - [--] Year [----------] +24% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::132077913/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +78% - [--] Month [--] +27% - [--] Months [---] +371% - [--] Year [---] +83% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::132077913/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.01% - [--] Month [------] +0.26% - [--] Months [------] +3.60% - [--] Year [------] +9.30% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::132077913/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [stocks](/list/stocks) [currencies](/list/currencies) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [us election](/list/us-election) **Social topic influence** [pakistan](/topic/pakistan), [finance](/topic/finance), [debt](/topic/debt) #170, [inflation](/topic/inflation), [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister), [investment](/topic/investment), [china](/topic/china), [money](/topic/money), [tariffs](/topic/tariffs), [india](/topic/india) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@thereviewexp](/creator/undefined) [@kamranyousaf](/creator/undefined) [@imfnews](/creator/undefined) [@imfpakistan](/creator/undefined) [@mukarramansari](/creator/undefined) [@cmshehbaz](/creator/undefined) [@umarazizkhan](/creator/undefined) [@abdulrehman0292](/creator/undefined) [@muzzammilaslam3](/creator/undefined) [@fbrspokesperson](/creator/undefined) [@sohailgallian73](/creator/undefined) [@murtazasolangi](/creator/undefined) [@tahirmbs](/creator/undefined) [@nadeemhaque](/creator/undefined) [@rashidlangrial](/creator/undefined) [@usip](/creator/undefined) [@ft](/creator/undefined) [@nadirhusain](/creator/undefined) [@senatorsaleem](/creator/undefined) [@youtube](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [The Official [--] Coin (67)](/topic/$67) [British American Tobacco (BTI)](/topic/british-american-tobacco) [SENATE (SENATE)](/topic/senate) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "The governments tax commission has proposed the re-introduction of withholding tax on cash withdrawal and banking transactions and the elimination of hard dollars from the market aimed at broadening an extremely narrow tax base. FBR was actively considering recommending the re-imposition of 0.6% tax on cash withdrawal banking instruments and banking transactions with effect from July this year. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2416921/tax-on-cash-withdrawal-proposed https://tribune.com.pk/story/2416921/tax-on-cash-withdrawal-proposed" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1658335405886828546) 2023-05-16T04:55Z 58.7K followers, 138.7K engagements "In a humiliating defeat for India The IMF executive board has approved $1 billion second loan tranche. India unsuccessfully tried to block the approval by the IMF board" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1920867951957217387) 2025-05-09T15:46Z 58.7K followers, 4.1M engagements "The government has surpassed its annual inflation target which increased at a pace of 4.5% in the last fiscal year due to slump in food prices reinforcing widely held independent view that the extent of monetary tightening was excessive and unwarranted. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553772/inflation-falls-sharply-undercuts-tight-policy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553772/inflation-falls-sharply-undercuts-tight-policy" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1940236217305518401) 2025-07-02T02:28Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements "The SBP governor Jameel Ahmad is receiving a minimum Rs4 million in monthly salary extended perks and round-the-clock security and services of four servants showed the two-year-old details the government submitted to a Senate panel on Wednesday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2566150/senate-panel-debates-sbp-chiefs-monthly-pay-package https://tribune.com.pk/story/2566150/senate-panel-debates-sbp-chiefs-monthly-pay-package" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1965982767608451355) 2025-09-11T03:36Z 58.7K followers, 69.9K engagements "PM Shehbaz Sharif has instructed a review of possibility of reducing higher rates of income and sales tax to stop capital and human flight as despite putting maximum burdenthe government suffered a Rs276 billion revenue shortfall in the first four months https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575254/pm-orders-review-of-high-tax-rates https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575254/pm-orders-review-of-high-tax-rates" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1984444179905462758) 2025-11-01T02:15Z 58.7K followers, 105.7K engagements "Only 0.7m retailers linked digitally As PM Shehbaz Sharif pushes to minimise cash use in the economy authorities have so far been able to link less than [------] retailers with any digital payment mode. Retailers are amongst the largest dealers of cash. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576891/only-07m-retailers-linked-digitally https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576891/only-07m-retailers-linked-digitally" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1988074063978525128) 2025-11-11T02:39Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements "Condition for no NEW IMF program is $63 Billion Exports in [----] Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Thursday that a new roadmap has been shared with the civil-military leadership to raise Pakistan's exports to $63 billion within four years stressing that the country cannot end its reliance on foreign creditors without a sustained increase in exports. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582956/pakistan-eyes-63-billion-exports-in-four-years https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582956/pakistan-eyes-63-billion-exports-in-four-years" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2001837926628622498) 2025-12-19T02:12Z 58.6K followers, 82.9K engagements "Na Karo Khizar bhai. At last years model the PIA reserve price comes to around Rs180 billion for 75% shares plus positive equity tax waivers and deferred tax credit. Anything below this will be politically difficult. Lets see what CCOP decides shortly. The key is the reserve price of PIA Under Rs100 billion is politically difficult decision And Over Rs100 billion is commercially difficult decision The key is the reserve price of PIA Under Rs100 billion is politically difficult decision And Over Rs100 billion is commercially difficult decision" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2003369965026705846) 2025-12-23T07:39Z 58.7K followers, 18.8K engagements "Breaking Arif Habib Group buys 75% shares of PIA at Rs135 billion. Govt will get Rs10.2 billion cash and the rest of the amount will be invested in PIA. Its first major real privatization transaction in two decades. Govt will save Rs35 billion annually of taxpayers money" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2003461783705833547) 2025-12-23T13:44Z 58.7K followers, 170.6K engagements "@SMunirMaan Blue world too would have paid only Rs1.5 billion ofRs10 billion. But his bid was below Rs85 b threshold" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2003505682662981758) 2025-12-23T16:39Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements "@umar_aziz_khan Have the rest of 25% stakes sold sir" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2003661350565011734) 2025-12-24T02:57Z 58.7K followers, [---] engagements "@umar_aziz_khan Sir we are not reporting what is going to happen. We reported what happened yesterday. When the rest of the shares will be sold we will report accordingly" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2003671024894923196) 2025-12-24T03:36Z 58.7K followers, [---] engagements "PM sets up Dar-committee to double exports to $60 billion Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a high-level committee to consider a proposal to declare an export emergency to double earnings to $60 billion by removing bottlenecks such as delays in releasing genuine tax refunds Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586809/pm-mulls-swift-60b-export-push https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586809/pm-mulls-swift-60b-export-push" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2010896466362188217) 2026-01-13T02:07Z 58.7K followers, 119.7K engagements "Pakistanis' exodus termed boon for economy The Finance Ministry said on Tuesday that over [------] Pakistanis left the country in last one year becoming part of the pool that is helping the nation to economically stay afloat amid steep reduction in foreign direct investment and exports. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589462/pakistanis-exodus-termed-boon-for-economy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589462/pakistanis-exodus-termed-boon-for-economy" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2016351896588664991) 2026-01-28T03:25Z 58.6K followers, 55.2K engagements "Every Pakistani now owes Rs333000 debt The debt burden of every Pakistani increased by 13% to Rs333000 in the last fiscal year while public debt remained a "challenge" due to a budget deficit that exceeded the statutory limit by Rs3 trillion according to a Fiscal Policy Statement to be presented to Parliament. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589628/every-pakistani-owes-rs333000 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589628/every-pakistani-owes-rs333000" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2016726443037000035) 2026-01-29T04:13Z 58.7K followers, 44.8K engagements "Govt OKs sale of imported wheat at subsidised rates The government on Wednesday approved the sale of [------] metric tons of wheat in the open market at subsidized rates including nearly [------] metric tons of imported wheat which may cause a loss of Rs2355 per 40-kilogram bag to the exchequer. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589640/govt-oks-sale-of-imported-wheat-at-subsidised-rates https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589640/govt-oks-sale-of-imported-wheat-at-subsidised-rates" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2016726955505434971) 2026-01-29T04:15Z 58.7K followers, 57.2K engagements "Farmers have no lobbies no say in the system. They are the most exploited segment of our society. The innocent souls are often robbed. This is a blatant violation of free market principles. Dumping imported wheat at subsidised rates doesnt help the economy it distorts prices and destroys local farmers. In Pakistan the free market seems to exist only to sacrifice the farmer. This is a blatant violation of free market principles. Dumping imported wheat at subsidised rates doesnt help the economy it distorts prices and destroys local farmers. In Pakistan the free market seems to exist only to" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2016926018125386042) 2026-01-29T17:26Z 58.7K followers, 10.2K engagements "Top [--] SOE profits drop 5% to Rs622b Combined profitability of Pakistan's top [--] state-owned companies decreased last year to a mere Rs622 billion and there was only one firm with annual profits exceeding Rs100 billionreveals a report by Finance Ministry https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589819/top-15-soe-profits-drop-5-to-rs622b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589819/top-15-soe-profits-drop-5-to-rs622b" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2017087261402419611) 2026-01-30T04:07Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements "After abolishing Export Development Surcharge Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs decision to cut electricity prices by Rs4 per unit for industrial consumers and importantly lowering interest rates for export financing schemes to just 4.5% should help our exporters to compete in global markets. It will also offset some adverse impact of EU-India trade deal. Its another right step towards making industries competitive. Exporters now need to upgrade their business models in changing global competitive landscape. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017268579490832597" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2017268579490832597) 2026-01-30T16:08Z 58.7K followers, 30K engagements "Nothing is helping to achieve tax targets As the tax shortfall against the downward revised target widened to Rs374 billion the central bank on Friday ordered commercial banks to remain open on a holiday in the hope of collecting a few billion rupees more to minimise the yawning gap. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589997/banks-open-as-tax-gap-hits-rs374b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589997/banks-open-as-tax-gap-hits-rs374b" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2017453741461639661) 2026-01-31T04:23Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements "Sir two fundamental issues are affecting decision making. The foreign clutches and reluctance to believe in indigenous political wisdom. System is run and distorted by the bureaucracy which wrongly thinks it is master of all traits. Tinkering can provide temporary relief only Pakistans economic paradox: decline moves faster than reform. This clip captures the heart of our economic crisis. When large segments of industry are collapsing at speed marginal policy tweaks a small cut in electricity tariffs or interest rates barely register. A 12% Pakistans economic paradox: decline moves faster" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2017483196867481696) 2026-01-31T06:20Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements "Pakistan got temporary breather in $2 billion UAE debt repayment The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rolled over $2 billion in debt for one month at the existing interest rate of 6.5% as Pakistan continues to hope for a better deal from the Gulf nation to avoid pressure on its foreign exchange reserves federal government officials said on Monday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590526/uae-rolls-over-2b-pak-loan-for-a-month https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590526/uae-rolls-over-2b-pak-loan-for-a-month" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2018518739038445991) 2026-02-03T02:55Z 58.7K followers, 101.5K engagements "@omar_quraishi Indeed its a big deal sir. Think about its impact on Pakistani exports which will suffer both on US and EU. What cost India is paying its not our headache. See what we are losing" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2018544913953280135) 2026-02-03T04:39Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements "The inflation rate inched up slightly to 5.8% in January in line with market and official expectations as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly urged the central bank governor to take a bold stance and cut interest rates to support the economy. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590468/58-inflation-tests-sbps-rate-stance https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590468/58-inflation-tests-sbps-rate-stance" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2018598508232916995) 2026-02-03T08:12Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements "Centre K-P bridge gaps over merged districts funds The federal and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa governments on Tuesday mended their differences over the release of funds for merged districts but remained at odds over the provision of an additional Rs15 billion sought by the provincial authorities for temporarily displaced persons (TDPs). https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590685/centre-k-p-bridge-gaps-over-merged-districts-funds https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590685/centre-k-p-bridge-gaps-over-merged-districts-funds" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2018897875586126146) 2026-02-04T04:02Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements "During PM Shehbaz Sharif and Kazakistan President meeting Kazakhstan has agreed to buy [-----] metric tonnes of Pakistani potatoes. The export shipments will be made from April to June this year. This may save our poor farmers from further losses and stabilize local prices too" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2019093204792942716) 2026-02-04T16:58Z 58.7K followers, 48.8K engagements "Govt-SBP mum on UAE debts one-month rollover Pakistan's top economic decision-makers on Wednesday remained mum on the reasons behind a mere one-month extension in the repayment of $2 billion in debt by the United Arab Emirates but said that all $12 billion worth of bilateral commitments remained in place. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590862/ministry-mum-on-uae-debt-rollover https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590862/ministry-mum-on-uae-debt-rollover" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2019261321548599395) 2026-02-05T04:06Z 58.7K followers, 35.3K engagements "SBP and MoF have become habitual and addicted borrowers sir. They dont want to return $450 m loan that they took in [----] for one year. Retiring this debt shouldnt be an issue given $8.5 billion market purchases. These deposits from Friendly countries should be treated as Short Term Debts and SBP should gradually pay these off by buying more dollars from the market or through GOP long term bonds issuance. By not doing so and through administrative means the exchange rate is being These deposits from Friendly countries should be treated as Short Term Debts and SBP should gradually pay these off" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2019276429247336651) 2026-02-05T05:06Z 58.7K followers, 60K engagements "Salaried class paid Rs315b income tax as skilled people leave Pakistan Income tax contributions by Pakistan's cornered salaried class further jumped by 10% to Rs315 billion during the first seven months of this fiscal year as one out of every three Pakistanis who left the country last year in search of jobs and better salaries were skilled to highly qualified people. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591016/salaried-class-paid-rs315b-in-jul-jan https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591016/salaried-class-paid-rs315b-in-jul-jan" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2019616798455525641) 2026-02-06T03:39Z 58.7K followers, 19.4K engagements "Pakistan meets [--] out of [--] IMF goals Pakistan has delivered on three out of five major fiscal conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the next $1 billion loan tranche largely on the back of high interest rates and petroleum levy collection but it could not be able to broaden the tax base. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591177/pakistan-meets-3-out-of-5-imf-goals https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591177/pakistan-meets-3-out-of-5-imf-goals" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2019971487080542511) 2026-02-07T03:08Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements "'No reopening Chinese energy debt contracts Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday ruled out renegotiating over $15 billion in Chinese energy debt deals and said that Beijing should not be victimised for Pakistan's own faults taking a clear stance after multiple attempts by the finance and power ministries to reopen these contracts failed. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591671/no-reopening-chinese-energy-debt https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591671/no-reopening-chinese-energy-debt" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2021049462194569367) 2026-02-10T02:31Z 58.7K followers, 12.2K engagements "New solar policy to stay but PM seeks to shield existing users Despite facing sharp criticism from multiple quarters Power Minister Awais Leghari on Wednesday announced that the government would not seek a review to reverse recent changes to the solar policy for new consumers citing an aim to save non-solar consumers from an additional Rs2.87 per unit impact. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592091/new-solar-policy-to-stay-but-pm-seeks-to-shield-existing-users https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592091/new-solar-policy-to-stay-but-pm-seeks-to-shield-existing-users" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021778290080620870) 2026-02-12T02:48Z 58.7K followers, 13.4K engagements "Pakistans financial economic stability under threat from deteriorating conditions of SOEs Finance Ministry The Ministry of Finance on Friday warned that mounting debt levels of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose a threat to Pakistan's "financial stability and economic growth" as net cash returns from these entities to the government plunged to just Rs41 billion. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592418/soe-returns-fall-91-despite-support https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592418/soe-returns-fall-91-despite-support" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022519469587993043) 2026-02-14T03:53Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements "Pakistan paybacks $700 m Chinese debt Pakistan has repaid a $700 million Chinese commercial loan this week temporarily reducing foreign exchange reserves to $15.5 billion as it now faces a decision on whether to return bilateral cash deposit loans or seek their extension a move that may limit its policy choices. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592636/loan-repayment-cuts-fx-to-155b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592636/loan-repayment-cuts-fx-to-155b" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022875278096371789) 2026-02-15T03:27Z 58.7K followers, 29.7K engagements "Sir as per IMF definition the IMF liabilities have also to be excluded from reserves. So we are negative by over $9 billion at the moment SBP's Net Reserves: https://t.co/ir9SBkeREo SBP's Net Reserves: https://t.co/ir9SBkeREo" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1325804873426870272) 2020-11-09T14:18Z 58.6K followers, [---] engagements "My monthly electricity bill for December is Rs31.21/ unit. what is your bill. The per unit cost charged to me is 240% more than average per unit generation cost Wait Government is going to further increase electricity prices under monthly & quarterly adjustments to appease IMF" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1477913451884208129) 2022-01-03T08:03Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements "The IMF has proposed to tax the upper middle and rich income groups who earn in the range of Rs104000 to Rs1 million a month at a single rate of 30%. If accepted majority of the salaried Pakistanis will be worse off amid double-digit inflation https://tribune.com.pk/story/2349512/imf-proposes-high-income-tax https://tribune.com.pk/story/2349512/imf-proposes-high-income-tax" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1507217555173257219) 2022-03-25T04:47Z 57.8K followers, [---] engagements "Politically unpopular decision to increase prices has started yielding results.Rupee has recovered its value by nearly Rs3 & market has responded with recovery of close to [---] points. But tough decision making should not end here.Revival of IMF program requires more such actions" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1530077126858182657) 2022-05-27T06:43Z 57.7K followers, [---] engagements "Inflation tsunami unstoppable Inflation in March heads towards the highest level ever and recorded in at 35.4% reports PBS. The highest ever rate was 37.8% In rural areas its already 39%" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1642038676967370754) 2023-04-01T05:38Z 58.5K followers, 116.5K engagements "@AbdulRehman0292 IMF is not absurd. Its Pakistan that is day dreaming and throwing unverifiable numbers on IMF. IMF didnt ask us to take loan from WB. Its Finance Ministry that is claiming receiving budget support loans without meeting all conditions" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1653428211949219841) 2023-05-02T15:56Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements "IMF mission to review process of appointment of judges The IMF has sent a mission to Pakistan to undertake a comprehensive governance and corruption assessment including a review of process of appointment of judgesjudicial integrity and its independence https://tribune.com.pk/story/2527415/imf-mission-to-meet-jcp-sc-representatives https://tribune.com.pk/story/2527415/imf-mission-to-meet-jcp-sc-representatives" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1888430876377194760) 2025-02-09T03:33Z 53.7K followers, 82.6K engagements "Ye Wattan salaried class ka nehi ha maam. This sector only gets 'relief' while the middle class gets pain This sector only gets 'relief' while the middle class gets pain" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1889617779499626893) 2025-02-12T10:09Z 53.7K followers, [----] engagements "The IMF condition to publicly declare assets of bureaucrats will apply to [--] occupational groups as per legal definition of civil servants. Judiciaryarmed forcesautonomous bodiesprovincial civil services and regulatory bodies will be exempted from public declaration of assets" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1890484931899584871) 2025-02-14T19:35Z 53.7K followers, 19.1K engagements "Paks one of premier intelligence agencies has unearthed a smuggling network of [--] Customs officials41 private persons including a journalist.Will civil bureaucracy take the issue to logical end we will keep following it. Its a test of military-civil resolve to curb smuggling" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1890815521463095527) 2025-02-15T17:28Z 55.9K followers, 48.1K engagements "Poor salaried class paid Rs285 billion income in seven months- Rs100 billion more than last year. Traders have not been touched and enjoying tax-free life and PM had a meeting on Friday to discuss real estate sector slowdown and possible tax breaks 🫣" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1890822200586047630) 2025-02-15T17:55Z 53.8K followers, 16.3K engagements "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has deferred a decision on a tax incentive package to revive the real estate sector as the issues of giving subsidy to boost construction activities and an amnesty on disclosing source of income remain undecided. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2528868/consensus-eludes-revival-of-real-estate-sector https://tribune.com.pk/story/2528868/consensus-eludes-revival-of-real-estate-sector" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1890979536671752521) 2025-02-16T04:20Z 53.8K followers, 16.4K engagements "Govt cuts deal to settle Rs1.25tr circular debt The government has reached a deal with commercial banks to borrow Rs1.25 trillion at below 11% interest rate as part of a three-pronged strategy to eliminate threat of circular debt to power sector viability https://tribune.com.pk/story/2532847/govt-cuts-deal-to-settle-rs125tr-circular-debt https://tribune.com.pk/story/2532847/govt-cuts-deal-to-settle-rs125tr-circular-debt" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1897839965607694488) 2025-03-07T02:41Z 58K followers, [----] engagements "If Farmers DO NOT get Rs3500 per [--] kg price for this standing 👇wheat crop next year we may not see wheat sowing here. A few farmers have already shifted to minor crops after they got hardly Rs2700 price last yearbelow their cost of production. Wheat policy has to be CHANGED" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1907014297193992693) 2025-04-01T10:16Z 58.4K followers, 69.9K engagements "Govt walks a tight fiscal rope The government will walk a tight fiscal rope in the next fiscal year too as it plans to unveil the second budget on Tuesday envisaging a federal budget deficit of Rs6.2 trillion or 4.8% of size of the economy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2549900/govt-walks-a-tight-rope https://tribune.com.pk/story/2549900/govt-walks-a-tight-rope" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1931179786828706134) 2025-06-07T02:41Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements "$3.7 billion loan deals finalised with China Pakistan and China have signed $3.7 billion equivalent commercial loan deals this week pulling the foreign exchange reserves back to the double-digits from the critically low level of $8.9 billion in last week https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553225/37-billion-loan-deals-finalised-with-china https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553225/37-billion-loan-deals-finalised-with-china" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1939187462863041023) 2025-06-29T05:01Z 58.6K followers, 36.1K engagements "Breaking The government has increased diesel prices by Rs11.40 per liter to Rs284.50 and petrol by Rs5.36per liter to Rs272.15 with immediate effect. Cost for agriculture transportation and industries will significantly go up" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1945195602880438367) 2025-07-15T18:55Z 58.1K followers, 48.4K engagements "Pakistan secured a record $26.7 billion in foreign loans during the last fiscal year nearly half of it in the form of rollovers of previously obtained loans indicating the country's deepening dependence on multilateral and bilateral creditors. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557396/govt-secured-267b-in-loans-in-fy25 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557396/govt-secured-267b-in-loans-in-fy25" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1947868059030507753) 2025-07-23T03:55Z 57.7K followers, 13.5K engagements "FBR falls short of first quarter target by Rs198b The Government has missed a major condition of the IMF as quarterly tax collection fell short of the official target by Rs198 billionreinforcing that tinkering with tax rates can no more increase revenues https://tribune.com.pk/story/2569956/fbr-falls-short-of-first-quarter-target-by-rs198b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2569956/fbr-falls-short-of-first-quarter-target-by-rs198b" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1973231531553325170) 2025-10-01T03:40Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements "Setback by FBR Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to raising tax collection to 11% of GDP by the end of the fiscal year despite the Federal Board of Revenue missing its quarterly target by Rs198 billion. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2570143/finance-czar-vows-to-lift-tax-take-to-11-of-gdp-despite-shortfall https://tribune.com.pk/story/2570143/finance-czar-vows-to-lift-tax-take-to-11-of-gdp-despite-shortfall" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1973584510152323126) 2025-10-02T03:03Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements "Breaking The IMF has asked Pakistan to publicly disclose $11 billion worth of discrepancies in trade data reported by two government entities over the last two fiscal years raising questions about credibility of the country's external sector indicators. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2570694/imf-seeks-clarity-on-11b-trade-data-gap https://tribune.com.pk/story/2570694/imf-seeks-clarity-on-11b-trade-data-gap" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1974687053846589657) 2025-10-05T04:04Z 58.5K followers, 299.1K engagements "$30b gap found in import records Government booked $321 billion imports during past [--] years $30 billion more than import payments cleared by the central bank through banking channels in the same period underscoring the need to reconcile huge discrepancy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2571787/30b-gap-found-in-import-records https://tribune.com.pk/story/2571787/30b-gap-found-in-import-records" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1976836648986984570) 2025-10-11T02:25Z 57.7K followers, 77.8K engagements "FWBL sold to UAE entity for $14.6m Pakistan's federal cabinet Thursday approved sale of its 100% stakes in a state-owned small commercial bank for $14.6 million (Rs4.1 billion) to a United Arab Emirates government-nominated entity under a negotiated deal. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2572865/fwbl-sold-to-uae-entity-for-146m https://tribune.com.pk/story/2572865/fwbl-sold-to-uae-entity-for-146m" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1979002689733226852) 2025-10-17T01:53Z 58.2K followers, 21.3K engagements "Govt resists IMF mission to probe $30 billion import gap The IMF has proposed sending a technical assistance mission to Pakistan to investigate reasons behind a whopping $16.5 billion to $30 billion trade data discrepancy and recommend corrective measures https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573039/govt-resists-imf-mission-on-30b-gap https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573039/govt-resists-imf-mission-on-30b-gap" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1979378050681766192) 2025-10-18T02:44Z 57.7K followers, 168.1K engagements "IMF stamps wheat purchases:Govt The IMF has allowed to purchase wheat to replenish depleting reserves while leaving it to Pakistan to determine strategic stock level and proceed with plans to buy [---] million tons this year an aide to Prime Minister says https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573392/imf-on-board-as-pakistan-reenters-wheat-market https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573392/imf-on-board-as-pakistan-reenters-wheat-market" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1980453285287911514) 2025-10-21T01:57Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements "PMs electricity package Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a new electricity pricing plan for industrial and agricultural consumers setting the rate at Rs23 per unit under a subsidy-neutral cost-plus method. The benefit however will apply only to 25% additional consumption compared to the previous year. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573961/pm-unveils-power-tariff-cuts-for-industry-farms https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573961/pm-unveils-power-tariff-cuts-for-industry-farms" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1981553596534751378) 2025-10-24T02:49Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements "Khurram Schehzad sb can you please clarify for my understanding that the views expressed below are also the views of the Finance Minister. The elite of the country seems rubbing salt on the wounds of the salaried class. Rs693 billion claimed income tax payment by traders is NOT Independently verified. Could you please provide section-wise and category-wise breakup. I want to do a story" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1982112243140681994) 2025-10-25T15:49Z 57.7K followers, 27.6K engagements "Is there any Washington plan to further punish salaried class. I see a trend to depict salaried class as paying less taxes despite countrys Prime Minister admits the miseries of the salaried class.After Finance Ministers recent visit to Washington first FBR tweeted against salaried class and now by Finance Ministers advisor. While the salaried class in Pakistan indeed felt the strain of taxes which were very high till last year its important to separate perception from proportion. The burden has been real for many but understanding the broader revenue context and the data behind it helps" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1982126963969151364) 2025-10-25T16:47Z 57.7K followers, 29K engagements "PM forms [--] industry crisis groups PM Shehbaz Sharif has constituted eight new working groups to rescue exports and industries from a complete "collapse" after several of hismostly foreign-fundedeconomic plans have failed to revive investment and growth https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574246/pm-forms-8-industry-crisis-groups https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574246/pm-forms-8-industry-crisis-groups" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1982276733064650937) 2025-10-26T02:42Z 57.7K followers, 129.1K engagements "The government on Monday predicted that the inflation barometer would rise to 6% in the current month due to floods and closure of Pak-Afghan border the two temporary factors that the central bank also cited to keep its policy rate unchanged. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574568/afghan-border-closure-to-push-inflation-higher https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574568/afghan-border-closure-to-push-inflation-higher" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1982990027765493952) 2025-10-28T01:57Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements "Govt assures to bend IMF program to revive economy As factories face a double whammy of dumped foreign goods and inconsistent domestic policies Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Monday assured that the government would take all feasible industry proposals to the IMF for consideration to contain the losses. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574600/govt-to-take-business-led-proposals-to-imf-1 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574600/govt-to-take-business-led-proposals-to-imf-1" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1983094520234545198) 2025-10-28T08:52Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements "World Bank paradoxically perplexed The World Bank claimed on Tuesday that Pakistan's poverty rate decreased to 22.2% and it would sink further to pre-Covid levels this year yet reiterating that the country's current economic growth rate was not enough to reduce poverty and improve the living standard. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574741/poverty-down-but-no-lift-in-living-standards-wb https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574741/poverty-down-but-no-lift-in-living-standards-wb" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1983364031038779506) 2025-10-29T02:43Z 57.7K followers, 17.3K engagements "IMF Hard on salaried class soft on all The Sindh government has deferred implementation of up to 45% agriculture income tax for one year and restored old low rate of 15% on the ground that new rates cannot be enforced with effect from January this year https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574895/sindh-delays-45-agri-income-tax https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574895/sindh-delays-45-agri-income-tax" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1983720707533201696) 2025-10-30T02:20Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements "Pakistan has assured the IMF that it will take Rs200 billion worth of additional tax measures in January to compensate any slippages in budget surplus target by increasing income tax rates on landline and mobile phones and cash withdrawals from banks. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575080/imf-assured-of-rs200b-tax-measures https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575080/imf-assured-of-rs200b-tax-measures" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1984077275831398632) 2025-10-31T01:57Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements "The thinking behind PMs under discussion Rs1100 billion tax cut package is to stop capital flight. Can the Government do it is a million dollars question" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1984922377005011207) 2025-11-02T09:55Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements "38% jump in trade deficit as imports peak to pre crisis level Pakistan's trade deficit widened to $12.6 billion during the first four months of this fiscal year an addition of $3.5 billion over the same period last year after monthly imports spiked to the highest level in over three and a half years. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575904/import-bill-hits-61b-since-march-2022 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575904/import-bill-hits-61b-since-march-2022" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1985906929487728859) 2025-11-05T03:08Z 57.8K followers, 99.1K engagements "@Waheed_0003 And yet IFIs are okey with exchange rate policies sir g. 😉" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1986111805614399493) 2025-11-05T16:42Z 57.8K followers, [---] engagements "Cost of seeking foreign advice The government has deferred approval of a budget exceeding Rs5.4 billion for payments to foreign consultants hired to prepare policies and investment-grade documents to attract foreign investment from Gulf countries https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576258/rs54b-consultants-budget-delayed https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576258/rs54b-consultants-budget-delayed" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1986630481534984215) 2025-11-07T03:03Z 57.8K followers, 50.2K engagements "Pakistans Water resource management critical: IMF The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that water resource management has become more critical for Pakistan as the government searches for Rs3.3 trillion to complete mega dams early. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576435/water-resource-management-critical-imf https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576435/water-resource-management-critical-imf" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1986984208901022013) 2025-11-08T02:28Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements "The government has approved to issue a Letter of Comfort in favour of banks to meet condition for disbursement of Rs1.23 trillion loan obtained for settlement of circular debt taking responsibility in case the cash-starved power sector fails to repay debt https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576438/govt-approves-letter-of-comfort-for-rs123tr-loan https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576438/govt-approves-letter-of-comfort-for-rs123tr-loan" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1986984986294296842) 2025-11-08T02:31Z 58K followers, [----] engagements "$1 Billion Borrowing for sake of Borrowing Pakistan has decided to obtain two foreign loans worth $1 billion for enhancing efficiency of the tax machinery accountability of expenses and ensuring compliance with state-owned enterprises law objectives that require will to improve rather than foreign loans. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576580/govt-to-borrow-1b-for-reforms https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576580/govt-to-borrow-1b-for-reforms" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1987347722442285059) 2025-11-09T02:33Z 57.8K followers, 56.5K engagements "The IMF has launched a technical assistance mission at Pakistan's request to improve budget management. The country faces the challenge of persistent statistical discrepancy that peaked at Rs448 billion in the first quarter of this fiscal year. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577040/imf-begins-budget-data-scrutiny https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577040/imf-begins-budget-data-scrutiny" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1988431223749046580) 2025-11-12T02:18Z 58K followers, 10.6K engagements "CPEC Pakistan could not benefit from the "game changer" China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Chinese investors were forced to flee due to attempts by the previous government to scandalise their investments said Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577046/iqbal-says-pakistan-dropped-cpec-catch https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577046/iqbal-says-pakistan-dropped-cpec-catch" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1988432334937616831) 2025-11-12T02:23Z 58K followers, 40.7K engagements "Afghan fruits imports via Iran blocked The government has foiled an attempt to import Afghan-origin fresh fruits through Iran to circumvent the suspension of bilateral trade as over [----] Afghan transit containers are stranded in Pakistan due to the closure of international borders. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577367/afghan-fruit-imports-via-iran-blocked https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577367/afghan-fruit-imports-via-iran-blocked" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1989150510671380874) 2025-11-14T01:56Z 57.8K followers, 66.6K engagements "Sugar mills violate agreement as Govt remains a silent spectator Sugar millers on Friday got stay order from a provincial court against Punjabs orders to start crushing from Saturday (November 15) a move the federal minister for national food security said was in breach of an agreement and meant to keep commodity prices high. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577534/sugar-mills-delay-crushing-season https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577534/sugar-mills-delay-crushing-season" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1989517842405110239) 2025-11-15T02:16Z 58K followers, 27.5K engagements "Fractured ties After the collapse of Istanbul dialogue and two terror attacks on its soil originating from Afghanistan Pakistans any likely decision to simultaneously exercise the options of blocking across the border human and trade movement and flexing security muscles can compound Kabuls woes and build internal pressure on the regime to normalise ties. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577676/fractured-ties https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577676/fractured-ties" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1989904123895189949) 2025-11-16T03:51Z 58K followers, 10.7K engagements "Thank you @murtazasolangi sb for the most expensive gift of the world - a book- The War that Changed Everything. It was a pleasant afternoon after a long week. The state banquet in the honour of King of Jordan the melodious music and then the book to read" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1990046326218752180) 2025-11-16T13:16Z 58K followers, 11.6K engagements "Despite NFC surplus money The government on Monday unveiled an eye-opening report revealing that human development mostly centred on Punjab which has no districts classified as most vulnerable in contrast to Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa the provinces facing the highest levels of vulnerability and unemployment. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577955/balochistan-k-p-lag-in-uplift-report https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577955/balochistan-k-p-lag-in-uplift-report" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1990594932793581680) 2025-11-18T01:36Z 58.1K followers, 16K engagements "Armed Forces Rs50 b additional budget The government on Tuesday approved a Rs50 billion supplementary budget for the armed forces to strengthen security at international borders upgrade naval bases and continue protecting foreign commercial interests in Pakistan. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578100/rs50b-boost-for-forces-to-secure-borders-protect-foreign-interests https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578100/rs50b-boost-for-forces-to-secure-borders-protect-foreign-interests" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1990961673524363406) 2025-11-19T01:53Z 58.4K followers, 52.5K engagements "IMF corruption Bombshell report officially out Corruption recoveries totaling Rs5.3 trillion in just two years represent only a fraction of the true cost to Pakistan's economy the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday in a scorching assessment that found corruption "persistent and corrosive" at every level of government" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1991333282248814630) 2025-11-20T02:30Z 58.1K followers, 544.5K engagements "Pakistan's tax chief on Wednesday warned Chinese companies to either fully disclose their production or wind up operations after a representative of four firms told a parliamentary panel that their managements were refusing to allow installation of monitoring cameras. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578278/accept-ai-monitoring-or-shut-operations https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578278/accept-ai-monitoring-or-shut-operations" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1991355525787693369) 2025-11-20T03:58Z 58K followers, 25.7K engagements "The IMF report is a damning chargesheet against all who have been in power since [----]. Report reproduced Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnahs statement against poisonous corruption. IMF report is a damning chargesheet against the current regime IMF report is a damning chargesheet against the current regime" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1991483063264850094) 2025-11-20T12:25Z 58.1K followers, 29.5K engagements "Risks of Corruption money being laundered abroad remain high.IMF The International Monetary Fund has said that Pakistan faces significant risks of corruption-related money laundering while accountability remains weak as high-profile or politically sensitive cases often face external interference that limits the independence of investigations. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578337/pakistan-faces-risk-of-corruption-related-money-laundering https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578337/pakistan-faces-risk-of-corruption-related-money-laundering" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1991687862723703276) 2025-11-21T01:59Z 58K followers, 10.5K engagements "Pakistan requested the IMF Mission on Governance is just one aspect. The other aspects are 1- The Government did not expect this embarrassing outcome of the report which is a charge sheet against all those who have remained in power since independence 2- The Government did not expect that the IMF will force it to release the report by making it part of $7 b loan conditions as there are dozens of technical reports that are not publicly released 3- The Government delayed the publication by about three months and during the period convinced the IMF to delete few highly critical details. " [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1991717980573692171) 2025-11-21T03:59Z 58K followers, 71K engagements "The Competition Commission of Pakistan has served show-cause notices on [--] leading private school systems for allegedly treating [--] million students as "captive consumers" under a tie-in arrangement by forcing them to buy up to 280% more expensive logo-bearing stationery and uniforms. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578563/ccp-blames-schools-for-unfair-pricing https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578563/ccp-blames-schools-for-unfair-pricing" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1992060401740337636) 2025-11-22T02:39Z 58.1K followers, 62.4K engagements "Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced attending the maiden meeting of the National Finance Commission but demanded that the Centre settle over Rs3 trillion outstanding liabilities and also honour its commitment to construct an irrigation canal. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578573/govt-convenes-nfc-meeting-on-dec-4 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578573/govt-convenes-nfc-meeting-on-dec-4" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1992067330868994262) 2025-11-22T03:07Z 58K followers, 36.7K engagements "Behind the scene story of CCPs initiation of action against major private schools for treating students and their parents as captive market. There is also across the board support to the CCP to go after these powerful education networks that have become factories to earn money" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1992280096384901346) 2025-11-22T17:12Z 58.1K followers, 20.5K engagements "Sir you may tell BSS that it cannot force the parents to buy products. I would urge you to reach out to CCP and register complaint against them if they dont back off. Parents and children are not captive market. @UmerDraz84kn @81ShahbazRana @thereviewexp @Kamran_Yousaf Sir I really appreciated your today program on private school exploitations My daughter studying in BSS and the school is compelling us to purchase a puffer Jacket from their vendor costing more than [----] rupees https://t.co/zwcqj7tSi2 @UmerDraz84kn @81ShahbazRana @thereviewexp @Kamran_Yousaf Sir I really appreciated your today" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1992295727515804041) 2025-11-22T18:14Z 58.1K followers, 17.2K engagements "PMs Working Group on Industrialization submits proposals The prime minister's private sector led panel on industrialisation has recommended letting the rupee gain its true value to ensure a competitive environment for exporters and revisiting trade liberalisation to protect domestic industries. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578711/pm-panel-urges-rupee-adjustment https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578711/pm-panel-urges-rupee-adjustment" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1992431107204419978) 2025-11-23T03:12Z 58K followers, [----] engagements "Without bid government deals cause of corruption:IMF The IMF) has slammed federal and Punjab governments for amending public procurement rules to award contracts to state departments without bidding and observes that some of these firms are subletting the contracts to private companies in an opaque manner. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578716/imf-opposes-purchasing-rule-tweaks https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578716/imf-opposes-purchasing-rule-tweaks" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1992432857697099989) 2025-11-23T03:19Z 58.1K followers, 48K engagements "The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved second phase of Karachi water and sewerage services improvement project at a cost of $665 million or Rs186 billionto meet civic service needs in the country's largest metropolitan city https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578983/ecnec-okays-karachi-civic-services-project https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578983/ecnec-okays-karachi-civic-services-project" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1993131494114726020) 2025-11-25T01:35Z 58K followers, [----] engagements "Unemployment peaks to highest level in [--] years The new Labour Force Survey has revealed that the unemployment rate in Pakistan rose to the highest level in [--] years at 7.1% in the last fiscal year which Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said was the result of IMF programme and climate-induced disasters. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579171/unemployment-rate-rises-to-71-1 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579171/unemployment-rate-rises-to-71-1" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1993499079918408071) 2025-11-26T01:56Z 58.1K followers, 94.1K engagements "SBP Governor speaks against flawed growth model The central bank governor said on Wednesday that the current economic growth model cannot sustain a country of [---] million people and the economic stabilisation policies cannot continue indefinitely urging businesspersons and policymakers for a shift in their approach. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579349/businesses-must-compete-globally https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579349/businesses-must-compete-globally" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1993861665574867118) 2025-11-27T01:57Z 58.1K followers, 21K engagements "Business as usual will not take Pakistan forward: SIFC Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) National Coordinator Lt General Sarfraz Ahmad on Thursday laid out a roadmap to make the economy competitive by substantially reducing the corporate tax burden cutting down interest rate and having a pragmatic exchange rate. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579522/sifc-unveils-business-friendly-roadmap https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579522/sifc-unveils-business-friendly-roadmap" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1994217629125628286) 2025-11-28T01:31Z 58.2K followers, 327.3K engagements "Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Thursday that the Reko Diq Mining Company was very near to achieve financial close with $3.5 billion loans lined up as the company's local executive vowed to complete the $7 billion first phase of the project in the next three years. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579527/reko-diq-project-set-to-get-35b-loan https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579527/reko-diq-project-set-to-get-35b-loan" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1994229541490045363) 2025-11-28T02:19Z 58.1K followers, 10.5K engagements "President Trump Tariffs could hurt 30% Pak exports Report The United States' import tariffs have caused billions of dollars of capital outflow from India and eroded the price advantage of Pakistani exports which could dent Islamabad's exports to Washington by 30% and cause thousands of layoffs says a regional report. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579685/pakistans-exports-to-us-may-fall-30 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579685/pakistans-exports-to-us-may-fall-30" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1994598748224459006) 2025-11-29T02:46Z 58.1K followers, 10.3K engagements "Treasury MNAs get Rs43 billion The government has approved the release of Rs43 billion to give Rs250 million to every member of the National Assembly from treasury benches for development spending as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says such spending is skewed towards districts belonging to the ruling parties. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579793/treasury-mps-get-rs43-billion https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579793/treasury-mps-get-rs43-billion" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1994957263186854235) 2025-11-30T02:30Z 58.2K followers, 174.6K engagements "A nation out of work and on the move Three isolated but deeply connected events this week have cleared the smog on the national economic front that the country was on the path of sustainable development when top policymakers admitted that the growth plan was either missing or not enough to sustain the burden with unemployment peaking to two decades highest level. At a time when the government needs to respond to the economic and human crisis its house is divided. The inside reports suggest that there is a strong element of dissatisfaction on the performance of the economic team. The blame" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1995047036941398130) 2025-11-30T08:27Z 58.2K followers, 11.9K engagements "Giving jobs is not govt's role: Aurangzeb Finance Minister M Aurangzeb has reiterated that it is not the government's job to give jobs in a statement that came on the heels of capital flight in absence of an enabling business environment and a highest unemployment rate in [--] years https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580059/giving-jobs-is-not-govts-role-finmin https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580059/giving-jobs-is-not-govts-role-finmin" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1995684027899281433) 2025-12-02T02:38Z 58.2K followers, 63.2K engagements "Exports plunge-imports grow in double digits Pakistan's trade deficit widened at a faster pace of 37% to $15.5 billion in five months of the current fiscal year after exports plunged and imports grew in double digits amid disruption in the export of oranges due to suspension of trade with Afghanistan. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580245/trade-gap-widens-as-imports-grow-in-double-digits https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580245/trade-gap-widens-as-imports-grow-in-double-digits" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1996043106400219282) 2025-12-03T02:25Z 58.2K followers, 80.1K engagements "PMs panel proposes relief for salaried persons and corporate sector Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave instructions to take up the issue of reduction in some of the income taxes with the IMF after his income tax panel proposed a Rs975 billion relief package for corporate and salaried classes. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580242/pm-panel-proposes-rs975b-tax-relief https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580242/pm-panel-proposes-rs975b-tax-relief" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1996043739140362361) 2025-12-03T02:28Z 58.2K followers, 11.4K engagements "Its wonderful that the government has given exemption from the procedure that was hindering transit trade of fruits via Iran. At least farmers will have decent earnings. Its also heartening to see that the government responds to where it can and its hands are not tied @81ShahbazRana after your pointation finance division issued SRO. @thereviewexp https://t.co/naLRX7IQ3F @81ShahbazRana after your pointation finance division issued SRO. @thereviewexp https://t.co/naLRX7IQ3F" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1997506477339369688) 2025-12-07T03:20Z 58.2K followers, 35K engagements "The IMF Board has approved $1.3 billion worth of two loan tranches for Pakistan" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1998085899939451289) 2025-12-08T17:42Z 58.3K followers, 61.1K engagements "After [--] years of neglect and remaining at the mercy of agents over [--] million of Pakistan's poorest women have for the first time become account holders and will soon start receiving monthly cash stipends under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) without standing in queues. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581558/10m-women-get-bisp-bank-accounts https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581558/10m-women-get-bisp-bank-accounts" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1998936323080728757) 2025-12-11T02:02Z 58.3K followers, 32.1K engagements "IMF slaps [--] new conditions on Pakistan The IMF has slapped Pakistan with [--] more stringent conditions to address corruption vulnerabilities end elite capture of the sugar sector and unearth the true cost of foreign remittances. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581752/imf-piles-on-11-new-conditions https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581752/imf-piles-on-11-new-conditions" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1999301581427356136) 2025-12-12T02:13Z 58.3K followers, 111K engagements "1000 cars 4-times more salary couldnt stop tax shortfall The tax machinery on Thursday told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that it may miss the first half-year's downward revised target by Rs560 billion without support from the office of the attorney general amid a warning by the Ministry of Finance about the implications of a huge revenue shortfall for government expenditure. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581757/fbr-warns-pm-of-rs560b-shortfall https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581757/fbr-warns-pm-of-rs560b-shortfall" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1999302877182066736) 2025-12-12T02:18Z 58.3K followers, 41K engagements "SBPs decision to cut interest rate by 0.5% is good but its not good enough. There was more room to reduce interest rate given the fact that average inflation is 5% and future annual forecast is below 7%" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2000521364353237316) 2025-12-15T11:00Z 58.4K followers, 22.2K engagements "@KhaleeqKiani The correct should be finally policy rate HALF inches down 😄" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2000584177985409500) 2025-12-15T15:10Z 58.4K followers, [----] engagements "Govt to receive 7.5% of PIAs bid money The government has decided to sell its 100% stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) but one-fourth of the shares will only be offered to the winning bidder at a 12% premium on the bid price with an option to make the payment one year later. The government has also decided to take only 7.5% of the bid money in cash while the bidder will invest the remaining 92.5% amount in the PIA company instead of depositing it in the exchequer https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582555/govt-to-sell-full-pia-stake" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2001113625050882048) 2025-12-17T02:14Z 58.4K followers, 47.9K engagements "FBRs affairs going haywire The FBR on Tuesday suspended the fresh property valuations for the collection of withholding taxes in the Islamabad Capital Territory after taxpayers raised a hue and cry over increases of up to 1250% in valuations which they said lacked any rational basis. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582560/land-valuations-halted-after-outcry https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582560/land-valuations-halted-after-outcry" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2001114730568847857) 2025-12-17T02:18Z 58.3K followers, 11.2K engagements "Breaking Civil-military huddle held to find IMF-exit strategy The government has begun discussions to develop a credible strategy to permanently exit the IMF after the expiry of the $7 billion bailout package underscoring the urgent need for coordinated national efforts to build buffers and avoid any future programme. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582752/pm-seeks-imf-exit-strategy-after-2027 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582752/pm-seeks-imf-exit-strategy-after-2027" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2001473039867994223) 2025-12-18T02:02Z 58.4K followers, 58.3K engagements "Rs200 b more wasted As the government projects an alarming increase of Rs491 billion in circular debt within six months a cabinet body on Thursday approved Rs200 billion power subsidies to keep the flow of the debt within limits agreed with the IMF. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582851/ecc-approves-rs200b-power-subsidy-to-keep-circular-debt-within-imf-agreed-limits https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582851/ecc-approves-rs200b-power-subsidy-to-keep-circular-debt-within-imf-agreed-limits" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2001838347711647819) 2025-12-19T02:13Z 58.3K followers, [----] engagements "Govt seeks IMF concessions-Again The government has formally asked for proposals from key economic ministries to identify possible concessions from the IMF to remove obstacles to economic growth and introduce greater realism into the budget framework. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583119/govt-seeks-imf-concessions https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583119/govt-seeks-imf-concessions" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2002212668137222373) 2025-12-20T03:01Z 58.4K followers, [----] engagements "Centre K-P NFC award politics heats up As National Finance Commission award politics heats up the federal government Saturday said that it disbursed Rs7.8 trillion to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in past [--] years including Rs1.4 trillion over and above NFC share https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583282/centre-k-p-nfc-award-politics-heats-up https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583282/centre-k-p-nfc-award-politics-heats-up" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2002577936202018853) 2025-12-21T03:12Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements "World Bank throws more loans After a struggling $470 million loan package aimed at increasing taxes the World Bank has approved another $700 million loan to bring fairness to the tax system and improve budget transparency giving funds to areas that require improvement in governance structure rather than foreign lending. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583262/world-bank-okays-loan-for-tax-reforms https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583262/world-bank-okays-loan-for-tax-reforms" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2002578603020836897) 2025-12-21T03:15Z 58.4K followers, 37.3K engagements "Arif Habib Group submitted the highest Rs115 b bid and surprised the whole country beats Taba Group by Rs14 billion" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2003436050560196675) 2025-12-23T12:02Z 58.4K followers, 112.4K engagements "@SabeeKazmi786 I dont think PIA has ownership of any hotel. Could you please tell which hotel" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2003540550633554006) 2025-12-23T18:57Z 58.4K followers, 15.9K engagements "Govt finally cut loose the White Elephant The government on Tuesday sold its 75% stakes in the Pakistan International Airlines for Rs10.1 billion cash to business tycoon Arif Habib-led consortium marking the completion of the first major privatisation transaction in two decades by offloading the white elephant. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583720/govt-finally-cuts-loose-white-elephant-pia https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583720/govt-finally-cuts-loose-white-elephant-pia" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2003651454343741890) 2025-12-24T02:18Z 58.4K followers, 34K engagements "PIA buyers offered hefty tax exemptions The government offered substantial tax concessions to facilitate the sale of Pakistan International Airlines which incurred losses of Rs500 billion since [----] said Privatisation Adviser Muhammad Ali on Wednesday https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583882/pia-buyers-offered-hefty-tax-exemptions https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583882/pia-buyers-offered-hefty-tax-exemptions" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2004009759092154764) 2025-12-25T02:02Z 58.4K followers, 20.4K engagements "@tahirmbs @Asad_Ashah 1- Any exemption should be for all airlines which is not the case here. 2- There are also guarantees for no increase in tax burden 3- There is exemption on dividend payments" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2004061173973725260) 2025-12-25T05:26Z 58.4K followers, 15.5K engagements "PM rolls out governance reforms under IMF lens Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday launched economic governance reforms to address vulnerabilities identified in the IMFs Governance and Corruption report while taking ownership of a 142-point agenda for institutional building and rule of law. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2584911/pm-rolls-out-governance-reforms-under-imf-lens https://tribune.com.pk/story/2584911/pm-rolls-out-governance-reforms-under-imf-lens" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2006566684052619619) 2026-01-01T03:22Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements "KP Sind & Balochistan reduce numbers of children out of schools but situation in Punjab remains unchanged The number of out of school children has slightly decreased to below three out of every [--] due to the efforts by three provinces except for the Punjab government while the food insecurity has significantly jumped this year reveals an official survey released on Thursday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2584951/20m-children-remain-out-of-school-official-survey https://tribune.com.pk/story/2584951/20m-children-remain-out-of-school-official-survey" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2006925713941864509) 2026-01-02T03:09Z 58.5K followers, 142.3K engagements "Exports further plunge but imports cross $6 billion a month Pakistan has booked over $19 billion trade deficit during the first half of the current fiscal year as exports further plunged and imports increased faster than projections on the back of trade liberalisation keeping the external sector stability under pressure. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585213/trade-deficit-widens-to-19b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585213/trade-deficit-widens-to-19b" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2007288908900684073) 2026-01-03T03:12Z 58.5K followers, 90.4K engagements "Think tank challenges 3.7% growth An independent think tank has termed first quarter's economic growth rate of 3.7% a result of "methodological artefacts" and manipulation observing that growth existed only on papers without any real production expansion https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585364/think-tank-challenges-37-growth https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585364/think-tank-challenges-37-growth" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2007665505621217609) 2026-01-04T04:08Z 58.5K followers, 39K engagements "70% MoIB officers to retire at grade [--] What could be discouraging for any profession over 70% of officers of Pakistan's Information Service Group are expected to retire at the mid pay grade of [--] despite spending over three decades in service underscoring the urgent need to review the service structure reveals an internal official analysis. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585852/70-moib-officers-to-retire-at-grade-19 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585852/70-moib-officers-to-retire-at-grade-19" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2008734952289095708) 2026-01-07T02:58Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements "Federal Govt takes responsibility for Punjabs Rs465 b motorway project The federal government has conditionally recommended a Rs465 billion provincial project named Lahore-Bahawalnagar motorway for approval in violation of the National Fiscal Pact and instructions of the Prime Minister's Office as well as without securing funding and firmed-up design. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586017/centre-takes-over-rs465b-project https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586017/centre-takes-over-rs465b-project" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2009095892788560013) 2026-01-08T02:52Z 58.6K followers, 197K engagements "Pak seeks World Bank help for $36 B energy debt refinancing Pakistan has approached the World Bank for its possible role in refinancing a $36 billion worth energy sector debt by multilateral and bilateral creditors which it had taken in the past to install power projects. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586385/pakistan-seeks-wb-energy-debt-refinancing https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586385/pakistan-seeks-wb-energy-debt-refinancing" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2009826209115590860) 2026-01-10T03:14Z 58.5K followers, 38.7K engagements "300% jump in SOEs net losses The financial health of state-owned entities further deteriorated in the first full fiscal year of the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as their net losses increased by 300% and these firms received Rs2.1 trillion in annual fiscal support according to results announced by the Ministry of Finance on Friday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586364/soe-net-losses-jump-300-in-a-year https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586364/soe-net-losses-jump-300-in-a-year" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2009827397458375053) 2026-01-10T03:19Z 58.6K followers, 35.5K engagements "NFC shortfall puts K-P's IMF pledge on a fiscal cliff The K-P government has warned that the continued shortfall in federal releases under the National Finance Commission and against other commitments has posed a serious risk to meeting Rs157 billion cash surplus target agreed with the IMF. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586527/nfc-shortfall-puts-k-ps-imf-pledge-on-a-fiscal-cliff https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586527/nfc-shortfall-puts-k-ps-imf-pledge-on-a-fiscal-cliff" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2010203333282410668) 2026-01-11T04:13Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements "Genuine economic sovereignty will not come from managing crises or negotiating one IMF programme after another but from expanding Pakistans productive base. While stabilisation is necessary to treat symptoms the cure lies in addressing the disease itself writes Planning Minister @betterpakistan https://www.thenews.pk/print/1392479-pakistan-s-path-to-exit-the-imf https://www.thenews.pk/print/1392479-pakistan-s-path-to-exit-the-imf" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2010928185886851329) 2026-01-13T04:13Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements "Thank you for commenting. I have a question. Why exports are down by 9% in the first half of fiscal year and why rupee is pegged when Dar sb is not the Finance Minister Now that Dar Sahab is in-charge no one can stop Pakistan from doubling it's experts https://t.co/H36EEfIj1R Now that Dar Sahab is in-charge no one can stop Pakistan from doubling it's experts https://t.co/H36EEfIj1R" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2010945359171002613) 2026-01-13T05:21Z 58.6K followers, 18.4K engagements "Sir We have Wharton School graduated Finance Minister we are under IMF microscope SIFC is overseeing everything Ishaq Dar does what Prime Minister asks him to do or only when Q block reaches to him. To whom we should blame here Issue is not Dar Sahib; it is Darnomics. Issue is not Dar Sahib; it is Darnomics" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2010963239316889685) 2026-01-13T06:32Z 58.6K followers, 66.9K engagements "Good day sir. Firstly its not any journalists job to give suggestions and for that you have a cabinet advisors and consultants who are hired on special pay packages. Secondly sir you probably didnt pick the conversation. People are blaming Dar sb for current economic problems. My view in this reply was that we shouldnt blame Dar sb for things he was not responsible. May God bless all of us. 🙏 Instead of giving positive suggestions and appreciating that we have come a long way from the brink of default towards growth now this is a credible journalist narrating a story in an exaggerated and" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2010982046928445578) 2026-01-13T07:47Z 58.6K followers, 68.2K engagements "ECC approves Rs24 billion supplementary budget The government on Tuesday approved several supplementary grants totalling Rs24 billion including the additional money for armed forces and Rs10 billion for building Customs posts along the Indus River. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587014/ecc-approves-rs24-billion-grants https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587014/ecc-approves-rs24-billion-grants" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2011266360480055758) 2026-01-14T02:37Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements "Dar announces to shift gear from stablization to growth Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that IMF programmes were generally anti-growth adding that the focus of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government from now onwards would be on increasing national output. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587215/govt-shifting-focus-to-growth https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587215/govt-shifting-focus-to-growth" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2011635519277715667) 2026-01-15T03:04Z 58.6K followers, 49.9K engagements "Govt seeks low interest long tenor on $2.5b UAE debt Pakistan has requested the United Arab Emirates to roll over a debt of $2.5 billion for two years and cut interest rate by almost halfincluding for a $450 million loan taken [--] years ago for one year https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587407/govt-seeks-low-interest-on-25b-debt https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587407/govt-seeks-low-interest-on-25b-debt" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2011992153761988737) 2026-01-16T02:41Z 58.6K followers, 60.8K engagements "First act of Mini-budget Government has imposed additional Rs4.65 per unit petroleum levy on petrol from today. Every motorcyclist and car owner will now pay Rs84.27 per liter levy. Prices are kept constant and consumers have not been given the benefit of reduction in global prices. FBR had missed downward revised tax target by Rs330 billion and original target by Rs545 billion https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012008817203245469 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012008817203245469" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2012008817203245469) 2026-01-16T03:47Z 58.6K followers, 70.7K engagements "Sir g targets had been agreed with the IMF as part of bailout package. Given the huge investment made in FBR by PM Shehbaz Sharif target should have been achieved. There is a need for deeper diagnostics of whats happening in the FBR" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2012045373905518654) 2026-01-16T06:12Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements "6 power distribution companies total losses jump to Rs3000 Billion The power sector equity turned negative by Rs800 billion in the last fiscal year due to a reduction in sales and six power distribution companies remaining in losses because of under-recoveries and electricity theft an official annual performance report has revealed. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587594/power-sector-sees-rs800b-equity-hole https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587594/power-sector-sees-rs800b-equity-hole" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2012374505579008204) 2026-01-17T04:00Z 58.6K followers, 15.5K engagements "PM to convince IMF MD for fiscal relief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has a scheduled meeting with the IMF managing director next week at a Swiss hilly resort where he would seek her support for a colossal relief package to save the remaining industries and individuals from further economic collapse. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587737/pm-banks-on-imf-package-to-buttress-economy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587737/pm-banks-on-imf-package-to-buttress-economy" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/2012712610337321356) 2026-01-18T02:24Z 58.6K followers, 36K engagements "Japan in $617bn 'fat finger' error. Pakistani Typo the invention of FM Dar and Asif Bajwa @nadeemhaque http://t.co/3i48rsSKB3 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29454265 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29454265" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/517748726027124736) 2014-10-02T18:51Z 58K followers, [--] engagements "AIIB intends to invest in Pakistan Infrastructure Bond https://tribune.com.pk/story/1840040/2-aiib-intends-invest-pakistan-infrastructure-bond/ https://tribune.com.pk/story/1840040/2-aiib-intends-invest-pakistan-infrastructure-bond/" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1058924052205789189) 2018-11-04T03:29Z 53.5K followers, [--] engagements "Economist estimates Washingtons war against terror cost Pakistan $252bn https://tribune.com.pk/story/1942464/2-economist-counts-cost-washingtons-war/ https://tribune.com.pk/story/1942464/2-economist-counts-cost-washingtons-war/" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1113289170569633792) 2019-04-03T03:56Z 56.5K followers, [--] engagements "Trade deficit shrinks over 28% to $13.8b in Jul-Jan FY20 exports showed negative growth for the third consecutive month which by now should have been a main concern for PM Khan. Pakistan cannot get rid of IMF until it ensures non-debt creating inflows https://tribune.com.pk/story/2152396/2-trade-deficit-shrinks-28-13-8b-jul-jan-fy20/ https://tribune.com.pk/story/2152396/2-trade-deficit-shrinks-28-13-8b-jul-jan-fy20/" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1225995017334018051) 2020-02-08T04:09Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements "Trade deficit expands to $5.8b during July-Sept [----] trade deficit marginally widened due to surge in imports and contraction in exports as the PTI government failed to make any significant improvement in exports despite 39% currency devaluation. http://tribune.com.pk/story/2267105/trade-deficit-expands-to-58b-during-july-sept-2020 http://tribune.com.pk/story/2267105/trade-deficit-expands-to-58b-during-july-sept-2020" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1313334756893917184) 2020-10-06T04:26Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements "Breaking news Prime Ministers aide on Power Tabish Gohar confirms in @thereviewexp program that Govt has decided to increase electricity prices by 17% or Rs1.95 per unit from this month" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1350139169503326210) 2021-01-15T17:53Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements "In a scandalous move Govt on Tuesday forced PPRA to change its decision within [--] hours of suspending Rs25 b FBR deal which is at least Rs8.5 b expensive.Desired results got by threatening top PPRA official to transfer to a far flung area. Death to slogan of corruption free Pak" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1364434962800279555) 2021-02-24T04:40Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements "Reality of increase in exports Pakistans exports have plunged for [--] month to over $2 billion in Feb proving once again that a recent peak in exports was result of some external factors and policy measuresincluding 30% currency devaluation did not help https://tribune.com.pk/story/2287347/pakistans-trade-deficit-widens-24 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2287347/pakistans-trade-deficit-widens-24" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1367315575731597312) 2021-03-04T03:26Z 53K followers, [---] engagements "Situation fast heading towards restructuring of Chinese debt under CPEC. Will China affirmatively respond particularly when it didnt accept earlier request to reopen CPEC Deals My story for @etribune and @thereviewexp" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1388552214109622281) 2021-05-01T17:53Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements "I thank you @MuzzammilAslam3 and all those who commented on Indian rupee-dollar parity based regional petrol prices. You people reacted the way I reacted when SAPM Jamshed Cheema gave Pak rupee-dollar based regional petrol prices in presence of FM. https://www.google.com/amp/s/tribune.com.pk/story/2320951/pakistan-offers-competitive-petrol-prices-cheema%3famp=1 https://www.google.com/amp/s/tribune.com.pk/story/2320951/pakistan-offers-competitive-petrol-prices-cheema%3famp=1" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1444202331755753473) 2021-10-02T07:27Z 53K followers, [---] engagements "Journalism is not a crime.Good journalism plays an important part in making society goodprosperous & equitable society. #iqrarulhassan didnt commit a crime.There should be an end to harassing and beating/killing of journalists. @iqrarulhassan keep doing what you have been doing" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1493500680849571841) 2022-02-15T08:21Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements "SBP statement issued to announce interest rate hike to 12.25% speaks volumes about its incompetency. in August Governor Dr Baqir gave good news of good current account deficit and [--] to 9% inflation rate. Today he has revised all these projections.Will he be held accountable" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1512035560247943169) 2022-04-07T11:52Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements "Pakistan was still facing a $4 billion financing gap that will be bridged by selling stakes of listed government companies to a friendly country buying oil and gas on deferred payments and arranging cash deposits said Finance Minister Miftah Ismail https://tribune.com.pk/story/2366375/govt-faces-4b-financing-gap-despite-imf-deal https://tribune.com.pk/story/2366375/govt-faces-4b-financing-gap-despite-imf-deal" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1548528255103184898) 2022-07-17T04:41Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements "How China helped Pak despite default risk barring its banks to lend Industrial & Commercial Bank of China has not directly given $1.3 billion loan due to Paks risky credit rating and instead disbursed funds through its Karachi branch to bailout Islamabad https://tribune.com.pk/story/2412855/icbc-re-routes-1-billion-loan https://tribune.com.pk/story/2412855/icbc-re-routes-1-billion-loan" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1648909099923570688) 2023-04-20T04:38Z 53.1K followers, 11.3K engagements "The government on Monday approved up to 21% increase in prices of lifesaving cardiac stents and also sanctioned Rs8.4 billion additional budget for Ministry of Foreign Affairs - the two decisions that reflect adverse impacts of steep currency devaluation https://tribune.com.pk/story/2415808/ecc-approves-21-hike-in-rates-of-cardiac-stents https://tribune.com.pk/story/2415808/ecc-approves-21-hike-in-rates-of-cardiac-stents" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1655800715095461888) 2023-05-09T05:03Z 53.2K followers, 21.3K engagements "The UAE has sought control of the Karachi Port terminals on lease for [--] years in a negotiated deal. According to the Abu Dhabi Ports Company of the UAE offer Pakistan will get $50 million upfront price for the fixed equipment and infrastructure. UAE company will pay $18 per conrainer royalty fee and $3.21 per square meter fee. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2422989/uae-offers-to-acquire-karachi-port-terminals https://tribune.com.pk/story/2422989/uae-offers-to-acquire-karachi-port-terminals" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1671735406210195457) 2023-06-22T04:22Z 55.5K followers, 229.5K engagements "@tehsintariq Supporting IMF program doesnt mean to also support non sense measures like protecting tax evaders and over burdening salaried class. It also doesnt mean not to question a tax law that violates Constitution. People should also ask why SBP didnt increase interest rate on June 12" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1673581443132567552) 2023-06-27T06:38Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements "History repeats itself Pak fails to complete yet another IMF program. The $6.5 b IMF program ends unsuccessfully. A new $3 b program takes birth. IMF announces staff level agreement for $3 billion new program for a short-term of [--] months. It is important to avoid default and" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1674637446951374848) 2023-06-30T04:34Z 47.1K followers, [----] engagements "@ImtiazAlamSAFMA Lets the other view sir. No IMF means default. Default means rupee devaluation caused hyper inflation shortage of essential goods industrial closure and economic contraction.sir Supporting IMF program doesnt mean to keep burdening the already burdened classes. I have also" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1674665815138861056) 2023-06-30T06:28Z 47.2K followers, 19K engagements "Global rating agency Fitch improved Pakistans credit rating by one notch on Monday but warned about risks in the implementation of the new IMF programme arranging foreign loans and missing the new budget deficit target" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1678660036468555777) 2023-07-11T07:36Z 47.2K followers, 34.9K engagements "Dubai to gain 85% control of East Wharf Pakistan on Wednesday constituted a negotiation committee to finalise a deal with the UAE for construction of a new cargo terminal at Karachi port which will give Dubai 85% control over the East Wharf of the seaport" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1681888090632380416) 2023-07-20T17:54Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements "Pakistan gave initial approval on Monday for signing a framework agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to hand over two more Karachi port terminals including the development of a new multipurpose cargo terminal" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1683695669268336640) 2023-07-27T11:23Z 47.2K followers, 10.6K engagements "Pakistans salaried class paid Rs264.3 billion in income tax in the just-ended fiscal year a sum that is nearly 200% more than the combined taxes paid by the countrys exporters and highly undertaxed retailers" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1684041125181685763) 2023-07-26T03:21Z 47.2K followers, 214.7K engagements "We belong to Allah and to Him we will return. My fatherRana Anwaar Khan passed away last night.He worked hard for betterment of the family and was a proud father. He taught us honesty steadfastness and also followed these principles throughout his life.May Allah grant him the highest place in Janant. Many friends and well wishers have been sending condolences messages. Some managed to attend funeral in my hometown Faisalabad. Thank you for their support at this difficult time.🙏" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1685604937395535872) 2023-07-30T10:55Z 56.7K followers, 277.2K engagements "Pakistan on Monday did not approve the UAE offer for the development of two Karachi seaports terminals finding the current value of the future stream of payments over a period of the next [--] years too low to be accepted. Another round of negotiations on https://tribune.com.pk/story/2429813/pakistan-finds-uaes-port-terminal-offer-below-par https://tribune.com.pk/story/2429813/pakistan-finds-uaes-port-terminal-offer-below-par" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1688775171539423233) 2023-08-08T04:52Z 55.5K followers, [----] engagements "Pakistan on Tuesday approved issuing $3 billion worth sovereign guarantees against a Chinese loan for a nuclear power plant and also stamped an operator-favoured State Support Agreement for the outsourcing of the Islamabad International Airport" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1689117706182852608) 2023-08-09T03:33Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements "The outgoing government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has spent 99% of the total public sector development spending during his last six weeks in power on the parliamentarians schemes by blocking expenditures on other critical projects" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1689856987088166913) 2023-08-11T04:31Z 47.1K followers, 146.1K engagements "KSA to join Reqo Diq as shareholder The civil-military run Special SIFC has approved hiring of consultants to reduce shareholdings of Pakistan and Canadas Barrick Gold equally in favour of Saudi Arabia in the Reko Diq gold and copper mine project" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1690271634459103232) 2023-08-12T07:58Z 47.2K followers, 21.2K engagements "The power sector circular debt jumped to Rs2.31 trillion by the end of June [----] after revenue gains from a massive increase in electricity prices were lost to the inefficiencies theft and losses faced by power distribution companies" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1691290268803465217) 2023-08-15T03:26Z 47.1K followers, 19.9K engagements "Life will become harder for majority of Pakistanis irrespective who is in power. Another price shock of up to Rs20 per liter in diesel and Rs17.50 per liter in petrol price. It will not stop here as dollar remains out of control" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1691526471456813058) 2023-08-15T19:05Z 47.2K followers, 49.6K engagements "Pakistan has appointed a new deputy permanent delegate to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation in Paris in violation of merit. A day before the end of its 16-month term in office the previous government gave approval to the appointment of a person as Pakistans deputy permanent delegate to Unesco who was at 10th position in written test and third in a panel of three" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1691657363328004103) 2023-08-16T03:45Z 47.2K followers, 96.3K engagements "Kakar vows to complete IMF programme Interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday declared the civil-military run Special Investment Facilitation Council as his top priority while also extending support to the International Monetary Fund programme" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1691669892108595324) 2023-08-16T04:35Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements "In an alarming development the PDM government added Rs18.5 trillion to the public debt in just [--] months which was more than the debt accumulated by its arch-rival PTI in its three-and-a-half-year tenure reveals a central bank statement" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1692025869014028369) 2023-08-17T04:09Z 46.4K followers, 329.1K engagements "Pakistans federal budget deficit skyrocketed to a record Rs6.7 trillion in the last fiscal year breaching the target by a wide margin as spending on debt servicing and defence needs was 59% more than the net income of the federal government" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1692381645385654442) 2023-08-18T03:43Z 47.1K followers, 12.5K engagements "The interim government has picked an experienced duo of Dr Shamshad Akhtar and Dr Waqar Masood Khan to steer the country out of a prolonged economic crisis. The two new wizards are known for their pro IMF stances and liberal policies. Dr Shamshad is a believer of market based exchange rate" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1692383339783839900) 2023-08-18T03:50Z 47.1K followers, 37.8K engagements "The government has planned yet another increase of Rs4.37 per unit in electricity prices to recover an additional Rs122 billion from consumers in the next four months which will take the total additional burden on them to Rs721 billion in this fiscal year alone" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1692763774023798809) 2023-08-19T05:01Z 47.1K followers, 206K engagements "The circular debt is projected to increase by another Rs545 billion by March next year despite a surge in electricity prices as foreign loans pegged with so-called power sector reforms are limited to only increasing prices and ignore other critical issues" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1693148519891374234) 2023-08-20T06:30Z 47.2K followers, 10.6K engagements "Pakistan got over $5 billion in fresh loans in July which was the highest amount received in any month to meet project and foreign exchange reserve requirements as the interim government sought a review of the annual financing plan in light of the prevailing economic" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1693836524624715848) 2023-08-22T04:04Z 47.2K followers, [---] engagements "PDM govt installed SNGPL board in violation of law The last Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government illegally replaced five independent directors of SNGPL towards its fag end without holding their elections creating a legal challenge for the firm" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1694190262703272343) 2023-08-23T03:30Z 45.8K followers, [----] engagements "For the first time ever one Dollar is equal to Rs300 in interbank. Dollar gained Rs12 value so far during caretaker setup. Pak covered distance from Rs200 to Rs300 in just [--] months. Both SBP and Finance Ministry said a day earlier that they cannot do anything to bring stability in currency market" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1694578299995877481) 2023-08-24T05:12Z 52.4K followers, 156.9K engagements "Caretakers too want to make laws interim PMAnwaarul Haq Kakar has established a cabinet committee tasked with crafting laws suggesting revisions to current legislation and it will also determine alignment of any law with the jurisdiction of parliament" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1694937212205633577) 2023-08-25T04:58Z 47.2K followers, 24.2K engagements "The interim government on Thursday came up with a strategy to crack down on unauthorised foreign exchange dealers to arrest the rising dollar value in the open market that touched Rs317 an approach that may divert attention from the root cause of problem" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1694940167273173223) 2023-08-25T05:10Z 47.1K followers, 43.8K engagements "Interim PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar has approved constitution of a cabinet committee for economic revival giving it the mandate to suggest measures for long-term economic growth and offer stimulus packages to the private sector. The PM gave the go-ahead for notifying an 11-member committee for finding solutions to Pakistans economic ills by adding three more members to a list suggested by the Ministry of Finance to the PM House according to sources. Dr Waqar Masood was not in Finance Ministry list" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1695297833534947803) 2023-08-26T04:51Z 47.1K followers, 38.3K engagements "It was candid briefing by Secretary Power @Rashidlangrial. Lets hope your Govt @murtazasolangi sb is able to lessen woes of people without compromising intl commitments. First step towards achieving that goal will be to admit that prices were increased for 96% consumers not for 37%" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1695478011989299437) 2023-08-26T16:47Z 47.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has sought yet another bailout package worth Rs23 billion from the government to remain afloat a demand that the interim set-up has not accepted yet and instead asked the national carriers management to prepare a viable restructuring plan" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1695994825743769685) 2023-08-28T03:00Z 46.4K followers, [----] engagements "PM @anwaar_kakar will again try to find a solution of back breaking electricity bills. The solution is Not any subsidy or instalments of Bills. The solution is very simple but difficult to implement 1- Stop passing on Rs464 b cost of theft losses 2- stop cross subsidising of other domestic consumers to bill paying consumers. State Cannot pass on its social welfare responsibility to me. 3- Stop recovery of Rs3.21/ unit interest cost from bill paying consumers 4- End uniform tariff regime that promotes and protect theft and inefficiency Thats what interim Govt can do" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1696007647806271853) 2023-08-28T03:51Z 47.1K followers, 133.8K engagements "PDM Govt decision to allow sugar export proves scandalous The interim government on Monday directed to take action to curb smuggling of sugar after authorities revealed a stark reality: Pakistans sugar reserves have dwindled to a mere [---] million metric tonnes insufficient to meet requirements before the onset of the next crushing season. This shortage has been exacerbated by a 100% price increase since the decision to allow export. Details 👇" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1696384619719844057) 2023-08-29T04:49Z 47.2K followers, 122.4K engagements "Amid significant risks to the official budget deficit target due to higher-than-budgeted spending on interest payments a cabinet body on Tuesday discussed further tightening of the belt by slashing development spending particularly expenses on provincial schemes" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1696722468193661026) 2023-08-30T03:12Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements "interim Govt creates a storm in a tea cup. No meaningful relief for electricity consumers The IMF on Tuesday did not immediately approve Pakistans request for recovering Augusts electricity bills over a period of six months amid raging protests in many parts of the country that continued for the fifth day running against back-breaking bills" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1696735069451272453) 2023-08-30T04:02Z 47.1K followers, 83.4K engagements "Drop Scene Interim Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar warning of further increase in power and fuel prices in relation to higher prices in the global markets and lack of availability of any fiscal space for subsidies on Wednesday said there was no choice but to stick to the International Monetary Fund programme" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1697103234769555537) 2023-08-31T04:25Z 47.2K followers, 75.8K engagements "The Cabinet Committee for Economic Revival has disregarded a proposal to halt Afghanistan from utilising Pakistans foreign exchange market to fulfil its currency requirements which according to a committee member was pushing the value of the dollar to unprecedented levels" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1697113906291114012) 2023-08-31T05:07Z 47.2K followers, 18.7K engagements "Petroleum prices in Pakistan for the first time have crossed Rs300 per liter. New petrol price is Rs305.4 per liter. It will not stop here. Diesel is now Rs312 per liter" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1697324185750745432) 2023-08-31T19:03Z 47.1K followers, 18.6K engagements "Interim Government has increased the tax on petrol to the maximum of Rs60 per liter. There is also 10% Custom Duty on Petrol. Consumers are now paying more than Rs85 per liter tax. As a result Petroleum prices in Pakistan for the first time have crossed Rs300 per liter. New" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1697327468590542937) 2023-08-31T19:16Z 47.2K followers, [---] engagements "Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar urged the nation on Thursday to pay their electricity bills as he waited for a response from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Pakistans request for permission to spread the inflated bills over a six-month period" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1697476417989292255) 2023-09-01T05:08Z 47.2K followers, 13.3K engagements "Ministry of Finance said on Friday that Pakistans economy would recover slowly and its inflation rate would decrease gradually forecasts which suggest that there is no short-term respite from the current economic crisis that has impacted every household" [X Link](https://x.com/81ShahbazRana/status/1697841423104807065) 2023-09-02T05:18Z 47.1K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"The governments tax commission has proposed the re-introduction of withholding tax on cash withdrawal and banking transactions and the elimination of hard dollars from the market aimed at broadening an extremely narrow tax base. FBR was actively considering recommending the re-imposition of 0.6% tax on cash withdrawal banking instruments and banking transactions with effect from July this year. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2416921/tax-on-cash-withdrawal-proposed https://tribune.com.pk/story/2416921/tax-on-cash-withdrawal-proposed"
X Link 2023-05-16T04:55Z 58.7K followers, 138.7K engagements
"In a humiliating defeat for India The IMF executive board has approved $1 billion second loan tranche. India unsuccessfully tried to block the approval by the IMF board"
X Link 2025-05-09T15:46Z 58.7K followers, 4.1M engagements
"The government has surpassed its annual inflation target which increased at a pace of 4.5% in the last fiscal year due to slump in food prices reinforcing widely held independent view that the extent of monetary tightening was excessive and unwarranted. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553772/inflation-falls-sharply-undercuts-tight-policy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553772/inflation-falls-sharply-undercuts-tight-policy"
X Link 2025-07-02T02:28Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The SBP governor Jameel Ahmad is receiving a minimum Rs4 million in monthly salary extended perks and round-the-clock security and services of four servants showed the two-year-old details the government submitted to a Senate panel on Wednesday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2566150/senate-panel-debates-sbp-chiefs-monthly-pay-package https://tribune.com.pk/story/2566150/senate-panel-debates-sbp-chiefs-monthly-pay-package"
X Link 2025-09-11T03:36Z 58.7K followers, 69.9K engagements
"PM Shehbaz Sharif has instructed a review of possibility of reducing higher rates of income and sales tax to stop capital and human flight as despite putting maximum burdenthe government suffered a Rs276 billion revenue shortfall in the first four months https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575254/pm-orders-review-of-high-tax-rates https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575254/pm-orders-review-of-high-tax-rates"
X Link 2025-11-01T02:15Z 58.7K followers, 105.7K engagements
"Only 0.7m retailers linked digitally As PM Shehbaz Sharif pushes to minimise cash use in the economy authorities have so far been able to link less than [------] retailers with any digital payment mode. Retailers are amongst the largest dealers of cash. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576891/only-07m-retailers-linked-digitally https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576891/only-07m-retailers-linked-digitally"
X Link 2025-11-11T02:39Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Condition for no NEW IMF program is $63 Billion Exports in [----] Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Thursday that a new roadmap has been shared with the civil-military leadership to raise Pakistan's exports to $63 billion within four years stressing that the country cannot end its reliance on foreign creditors without a sustained increase in exports. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582956/pakistan-eyes-63-billion-exports-in-four-years https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582956/pakistan-eyes-63-billion-exports-in-four-years"
X Link 2025-12-19T02:12Z 58.6K followers, 82.9K engagements
"Na Karo Khizar bhai. At last years model the PIA reserve price comes to around Rs180 billion for 75% shares plus positive equity tax waivers and deferred tax credit. Anything below this will be politically difficult. Lets see what CCOP decides shortly. The key is the reserve price of PIA Under Rs100 billion is politically difficult decision And Over Rs100 billion is commercially difficult decision The key is the reserve price of PIA Under Rs100 billion is politically difficult decision And Over Rs100 billion is commercially difficult decision"
X Link 2025-12-23T07:39Z 58.7K followers, 18.8K engagements
"Breaking Arif Habib Group buys 75% shares of PIA at Rs135 billion. Govt will get Rs10.2 billion cash and the rest of the amount will be invested in PIA. Its first major real privatization transaction in two decades. Govt will save Rs35 billion annually of taxpayers money"
X Link 2025-12-23T13:44Z 58.7K followers, 170.6K engagements
"@SMunirMaan Blue world too would have paid only Rs1.5 billion ofRs10 billion. But his bid was below Rs85 b threshold"
X Link 2025-12-23T16:39Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@umar_aziz_khan Have the rest of 25% stakes sold sir"
X Link 2025-12-24T02:57Z 58.7K followers, [---] engagements
"@umar_aziz_khan Sir we are not reporting what is going to happen. We reported what happened yesterday. When the rest of the shares will be sold we will report accordingly"
X Link 2025-12-24T03:36Z 58.7K followers, [---] engagements
"PM sets up Dar-committee to double exports to $60 billion Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a high-level committee to consider a proposal to declare an export emergency to double earnings to $60 billion by removing bottlenecks such as delays in releasing genuine tax refunds Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586809/pm-mulls-swift-60b-export-push https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586809/pm-mulls-swift-60b-export-push"
X Link 2026-01-13T02:07Z 58.7K followers, 119.7K engagements
"Pakistanis' exodus termed boon for economy The Finance Ministry said on Tuesday that over [------] Pakistanis left the country in last one year becoming part of the pool that is helping the nation to economically stay afloat amid steep reduction in foreign direct investment and exports. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589462/pakistanis-exodus-termed-boon-for-economy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589462/pakistanis-exodus-termed-boon-for-economy"
X Link 2026-01-28T03:25Z 58.6K followers, 55.2K engagements
"Every Pakistani now owes Rs333000 debt The debt burden of every Pakistani increased by 13% to Rs333000 in the last fiscal year while public debt remained a "challenge" due to a budget deficit that exceeded the statutory limit by Rs3 trillion according to a Fiscal Policy Statement to be presented to Parliament. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589628/every-pakistani-owes-rs333000 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589628/every-pakistani-owes-rs333000"
X Link 2026-01-29T04:13Z 58.7K followers, 44.8K engagements
"Govt OKs sale of imported wheat at subsidised rates The government on Wednesday approved the sale of [------] metric tons of wheat in the open market at subsidized rates including nearly [------] metric tons of imported wheat which may cause a loss of Rs2355 per 40-kilogram bag to the exchequer. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589640/govt-oks-sale-of-imported-wheat-at-subsidised-rates https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589640/govt-oks-sale-of-imported-wheat-at-subsidised-rates"
X Link 2026-01-29T04:15Z 58.7K followers, 57.2K engagements
"Farmers have no lobbies no say in the system. They are the most exploited segment of our society. The innocent souls are often robbed. This is a blatant violation of free market principles. Dumping imported wheat at subsidised rates doesnt help the economy it distorts prices and destroys local farmers. In Pakistan the free market seems to exist only to sacrifice the farmer. This is a blatant violation of free market principles. Dumping imported wheat at subsidised rates doesnt help the economy it distorts prices and destroys local farmers. In Pakistan the free market seems to exist only to"
X Link 2026-01-29T17:26Z 58.7K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Top [--] SOE profits drop 5% to Rs622b Combined profitability of Pakistan's top [--] state-owned companies decreased last year to a mere Rs622 billion and there was only one firm with annual profits exceeding Rs100 billionreveals a report by Finance Ministry https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589819/top-15-soe-profits-drop-5-to-rs622b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589819/top-15-soe-profits-drop-5-to-rs622b"
X Link 2026-01-30T04:07Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements
"After abolishing Export Development Surcharge Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs decision to cut electricity prices by Rs4 per unit for industrial consumers and importantly lowering interest rates for export financing schemes to just 4.5% should help our exporters to compete in global markets. It will also offset some adverse impact of EU-India trade deal. Its another right step towards making industries competitive. Exporters now need to upgrade their business models in changing global competitive landscape. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017268579490832597"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:08Z 58.7K followers, 30K engagements
"Nothing is helping to achieve tax targets As the tax shortfall against the downward revised target widened to Rs374 billion the central bank on Friday ordered commercial banks to remain open on a holiday in the hope of collecting a few billion rupees more to minimise the yawning gap. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589997/banks-open-as-tax-gap-hits-rs374b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2589997/banks-open-as-tax-gap-hits-rs374b"
X Link 2026-01-31T04:23Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Sir two fundamental issues are affecting decision making. The foreign clutches and reluctance to believe in indigenous political wisdom. System is run and distorted by the bureaucracy which wrongly thinks it is master of all traits. Tinkering can provide temporary relief only Pakistans economic paradox: decline moves faster than reform. This clip captures the heart of our economic crisis. When large segments of industry are collapsing at speed marginal policy tweaks a small cut in electricity tariffs or interest rates barely register. A 12% Pakistans economic paradox: decline moves faster"
X Link 2026-01-31T06:20Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Pakistan got temporary breather in $2 billion UAE debt repayment The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rolled over $2 billion in debt for one month at the existing interest rate of 6.5% as Pakistan continues to hope for a better deal from the Gulf nation to avoid pressure on its foreign exchange reserves federal government officials said on Monday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590526/uae-rolls-over-2b-pak-loan-for-a-month https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590526/uae-rolls-over-2b-pak-loan-for-a-month"
X Link 2026-02-03T02:55Z 58.7K followers, 101.5K engagements
"@omar_quraishi Indeed its a big deal sir. Think about its impact on Pakistani exports which will suffer both on US and EU. What cost India is paying its not our headache. See what we are losing"
X Link 2026-02-03T04:39Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The inflation rate inched up slightly to 5.8% in January in line with market and official expectations as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly urged the central bank governor to take a bold stance and cut interest rates to support the economy. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590468/58-inflation-tests-sbps-rate-stance https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590468/58-inflation-tests-sbps-rate-stance"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:12Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Centre K-P bridge gaps over merged districts funds The federal and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa governments on Tuesday mended their differences over the release of funds for merged districts but remained at odds over the provision of an additional Rs15 billion sought by the provincial authorities for temporarily displaced persons (TDPs). https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590685/centre-k-p-bridge-gaps-over-merged-districts-funds https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590685/centre-k-p-bridge-gaps-over-merged-districts-funds"
X Link 2026-02-04T04:02Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements
"During PM Shehbaz Sharif and Kazakistan President meeting Kazakhstan has agreed to buy [-----] metric tonnes of Pakistani potatoes. The export shipments will be made from April to June this year. This may save our poor farmers from further losses and stabilize local prices too"
X Link 2026-02-04T16:58Z 58.7K followers, 48.8K engagements
"Govt-SBP mum on UAE debts one-month rollover Pakistan's top economic decision-makers on Wednesday remained mum on the reasons behind a mere one-month extension in the repayment of $2 billion in debt by the United Arab Emirates but said that all $12 billion worth of bilateral commitments remained in place. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590862/ministry-mum-on-uae-debt-rollover https://tribune.com.pk/story/2590862/ministry-mum-on-uae-debt-rollover"
X Link 2026-02-05T04:06Z 58.7K followers, 35.3K engagements
"SBP and MoF have become habitual and addicted borrowers sir. They dont want to return $450 m loan that they took in [----] for one year. Retiring this debt shouldnt be an issue given $8.5 billion market purchases. These deposits from Friendly countries should be treated as Short Term Debts and SBP should gradually pay these off by buying more dollars from the market or through GOP long term bonds issuance. By not doing so and through administrative means the exchange rate is being These deposits from Friendly countries should be treated as Short Term Debts and SBP should gradually pay these off"
X Link 2026-02-05T05:06Z 58.7K followers, 60K engagements
"Salaried class paid Rs315b income tax as skilled people leave Pakistan Income tax contributions by Pakistan's cornered salaried class further jumped by 10% to Rs315 billion during the first seven months of this fiscal year as one out of every three Pakistanis who left the country last year in search of jobs and better salaries were skilled to highly qualified people. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591016/salaried-class-paid-rs315b-in-jul-jan https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591016/salaried-class-paid-rs315b-in-jul-jan"
X Link 2026-02-06T03:39Z 58.7K followers, 19.4K engagements
"Pakistan meets [--] out of [--] IMF goals Pakistan has delivered on three out of five major fiscal conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the next $1 billion loan tranche largely on the back of high interest rates and petroleum levy collection but it could not be able to broaden the tax base. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591177/pakistan-meets-3-out-of-5-imf-goals https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591177/pakistan-meets-3-out-of-5-imf-goals"
X Link 2026-02-07T03:08Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements
"'No reopening Chinese energy debt contracts Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday ruled out renegotiating over $15 billion in Chinese energy debt deals and said that Beijing should not be victimised for Pakistan's own faults taking a clear stance after multiple attempts by the finance and power ministries to reopen these contracts failed. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591671/no-reopening-chinese-energy-debt https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591671/no-reopening-chinese-energy-debt"
X Link 2026-02-10T02:31Z 58.7K followers, 12.2K engagements
"New solar policy to stay but PM seeks to shield existing users Despite facing sharp criticism from multiple quarters Power Minister Awais Leghari on Wednesday announced that the government would not seek a review to reverse recent changes to the solar policy for new consumers citing an aim to save non-solar consumers from an additional Rs2.87 per unit impact. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592091/new-solar-policy-to-stay-but-pm-seeks-to-shield-existing-users https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592091/new-solar-policy-to-stay-but-pm-seeks-to-shield-existing-users"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:48Z 58.7K followers, 13.4K engagements
"Pakistans financial economic stability under threat from deteriorating conditions of SOEs Finance Ministry The Ministry of Finance on Friday warned that mounting debt levels of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose a threat to Pakistan's "financial stability and economic growth" as net cash returns from these entities to the government plunged to just Rs41 billion. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592418/soe-returns-fall-91-despite-support https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592418/soe-returns-fall-91-despite-support"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:53Z 58.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Pakistan paybacks $700 m Chinese debt Pakistan has repaid a $700 million Chinese commercial loan this week temporarily reducing foreign exchange reserves to $15.5 billion as it now faces a decision on whether to return bilateral cash deposit loans or seek their extension a move that may limit its policy choices. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592636/loan-repayment-cuts-fx-to-155b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2592636/loan-repayment-cuts-fx-to-155b"
X Link 2026-02-15T03:27Z 58.7K followers, 29.7K engagements
"Sir as per IMF definition the IMF liabilities have also to be excluded from reserves. So we are negative by over $9 billion at the moment SBP's Net Reserves: https://t.co/ir9SBkeREo SBP's Net Reserves: https://t.co/ir9SBkeREo"
X Link 2020-11-09T14:18Z 58.6K followers, [---] engagements
"My monthly electricity bill for December is Rs31.21/ unit. what is your bill. The per unit cost charged to me is 240% more than average per unit generation cost Wait Government is going to further increase electricity prices under monthly & quarterly adjustments to appease IMF"
X Link 2022-01-03T08:03Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The IMF has proposed to tax the upper middle and rich income groups who earn in the range of Rs104000 to Rs1 million a month at a single rate of 30%. If accepted majority of the salaried Pakistanis will be worse off amid double-digit inflation https://tribune.com.pk/story/2349512/imf-proposes-high-income-tax https://tribune.com.pk/story/2349512/imf-proposes-high-income-tax"
X Link 2022-03-25T04:47Z 57.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Politically unpopular decision to increase prices has started yielding results.Rupee has recovered its value by nearly Rs3 & market has responded with recovery of close to [---] points. But tough decision making should not end here.Revival of IMF program requires more such actions"
X Link 2022-05-27T06:43Z 57.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Inflation tsunami unstoppable Inflation in March heads towards the highest level ever and recorded in at 35.4% reports PBS. The highest ever rate was 37.8% In rural areas its already 39%"
X Link 2023-04-01T05:38Z 58.5K followers, 116.5K engagements
"@AbdulRehman0292 IMF is not absurd. Its Pakistan that is day dreaming and throwing unverifiable numbers on IMF. IMF didnt ask us to take loan from WB. Its Finance Ministry that is claiming receiving budget support loans without meeting all conditions"
X Link 2023-05-02T15:56Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements
"IMF mission to review process of appointment of judges The IMF has sent a mission to Pakistan to undertake a comprehensive governance and corruption assessment including a review of process of appointment of judgesjudicial integrity and its independence https://tribune.com.pk/story/2527415/imf-mission-to-meet-jcp-sc-representatives https://tribune.com.pk/story/2527415/imf-mission-to-meet-jcp-sc-representatives"
X Link 2025-02-09T03:33Z 53.7K followers, 82.6K engagements
"Ye Wattan salaried class ka nehi ha maam. This sector only gets 'relief' while the middle class gets pain This sector only gets 'relief' while the middle class gets pain"
X Link 2025-02-12T10:09Z 53.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The IMF condition to publicly declare assets of bureaucrats will apply to [--] occupational groups as per legal definition of civil servants. Judiciaryarmed forcesautonomous bodiesprovincial civil services and regulatory bodies will be exempted from public declaration of assets"
X Link 2025-02-14T19:35Z 53.7K followers, 19.1K engagements
"Paks one of premier intelligence agencies has unearthed a smuggling network of [--] Customs officials41 private persons including a journalist.Will civil bureaucracy take the issue to logical end we will keep following it. Its a test of military-civil resolve to curb smuggling"
X Link 2025-02-15T17:28Z 55.9K followers, 48.1K engagements
"Poor salaried class paid Rs285 billion income in seven months- Rs100 billion more than last year. Traders have not been touched and enjoying tax-free life and PM had a meeting on Friday to discuss real estate sector slowdown and possible tax breaks 🫣"
X Link 2025-02-15T17:55Z 53.8K followers, 16.3K engagements
"Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has deferred a decision on a tax incentive package to revive the real estate sector as the issues of giving subsidy to boost construction activities and an amnesty on disclosing source of income remain undecided. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2528868/consensus-eludes-revival-of-real-estate-sector https://tribune.com.pk/story/2528868/consensus-eludes-revival-of-real-estate-sector"
X Link 2025-02-16T04:20Z 53.8K followers, 16.4K engagements
"Govt cuts deal to settle Rs1.25tr circular debt The government has reached a deal with commercial banks to borrow Rs1.25 trillion at below 11% interest rate as part of a three-pronged strategy to eliminate threat of circular debt to power sector viability https://tribune.com.pk/story/2532847/govt-cuts-deal-to-settle-rs125tr-circular-debt https://tribune.com.pk/story/2532847/govt-cuts-deal-to-settle-rs125tr-circular-debt"
X Link 2025-03-07T02:41Z 58K followers, [----] engagements
"If Farmers DO NOT get Rs3500 per [--] kg price for this standing 👇wheat crop next year we may not see wheat sowing here. A few farmers have already shifted to minor crops after they got hardly Rs2700 price last yearbelow their cost of production. Wheat policy has to be CHANGED"
X Link 2025-04-01T10:16Z 58.4K followers, 69.9K engagements
"Govt walks a tight fiscal rope The government will walk a tight fiscal rope in the next fiscal year too as it plans to unveil the second budget on Tuesday envisaging a federal budget deficit of Rs6.2 trillion or 4.8% of size of the economy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2549900/govt-walks-a-tight-rope https://tribune.com.pk/story/2549900/govt-walks-a-tight-rope"
X Link 2025-06-07T02:41Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements
"$3.7 billion loan deals finalised with China Pakistan and China have signed $3.7 billion equivalent commercial loan deals this week pulling the foreign exchange reserves back to the double-digits from the critically low level of $8.9 billion in last week https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553225/37-billion-loan-deals-finalised-with-china https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553225/37-billion-loan-deals-finalised-with-china"
X Link 2025-06-29T05:01Z 58.6K followers, 36.1K engagements
"Breaking The government has increased diesel prices by Rs11.40 per liter to Rs284.50 and petrol by Rs5.36per liter to Rs272.15 with immediate effect. Cost for agriculture transportation and industries will significantly go up"
X Link 2025-07-15T18:55Z 58.1K followers, 48.4K engagements
"Pakistan secured a record $26.7 billion in foreign loans during the last fiscal year nearly half of it in the form of rollovers of previously obtained loans indicating the country's deepening dependence on multilateral and bilateral creditors. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557396/govt-secured-267b-in-loans-in-fy25 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557396/govt-secured-267b-in-loans-in-fy25"
X Link 2025-07-23T03:55Z 57.7K followers, 13.5K engagements
"FBR falls short of first quarter target by Rs198b The Government has missed a major condition of the IMF as quarterly tax collection fell short of the official target by Rs198 billionreinforcing that tinkering with tax rates can no more increase revenues https://tribune.com.pk/story/2569956/fbr-falls-short-of-first-quarter-target-by-rs198b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2569956/fbr-falls-short-of-first-quarter-target-by-rs198b"
X Link 2025-10-01T03:40Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Setback by FBR Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to raising tax collection to 11% of GDP by the end of the fiscal year despite the Federal Board of Revenue missing its quarterly target by Rs198 billion. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2570143/finance-czar-vows-to-lift-tax-take-to-11-of-gdp-despite-shortfall https://tribune.com.pk/story/2570143/finance-czar-vows-to-lift-tax-take-to-11-of-gdp-despite-shortfall"
X Link 2025-10-02T03:03Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Breaking The IMF has asked Pakistan to publicly disclose $11 billion worth of discrepancies in trade data reported by two government entities over the last two fiscal years raising questions about credibility of the country's external sector indicators. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2570694/imf-seeks-clarity-on-11b-trade-data-gap https://tribune.com.pk/story/2570694/imf-seeks-clarity-on-11b-trade-data-gap"
X Link 2025-10-05T04:04Z 58.5K followers, 299.1K engagements
"$30b gap found in import records Government booked $321 billion imports during past [--] years $30 billion more than import payments cleared by the central bank through banking channels in the same period underscoring the need to reconcile huge discrepancy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2571787/30b-gap-found-in-import-records https://tribune.com.pk/story/2571787/30b-gap-found-in-import-records"
X Link 2025-10-11T02:25Z 57.7K followers, 77.8K engagements
"FWBL sold to UAE entity for $14.6m Pakistan's federal cabinet Thursday approved sale of its 100% stakes in a state-owned small commercial bank for $14.6 million (Rs4.1 billion) to a United Arab Emirates government-nominated entity under a negotiated deal. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2572865/fwbl-sold-to-uae-entity-for-146m https://tribune.com.pk/story/2572865/fwbl-sold-to-uae-entity-for-146m"
X Link 2025-10-17T01:53Z 58.2K followers, 21.3K engagements
"Govt resists IMF mission to probe $30 billion import gap The IMF has proposed sending a technical assistance mission to Pakistan to investigate reasons behind a whopping $16.5 billion to $30 billion trade data discrepancy and recommend corrective measures https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573039/govt-resists-imf-mission-on-30b-gap https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573039/govt-resists-imf-mission-on-30b-gap"
X Link 2025-10-18T02:44Z 57.7K followers, 168.1K engagements
"IMF stamps wheat purchases:Govt The IMF has allowed to purchase wheat to replenish depleting reserves while leaving it to Pakistan to determine strategic stock level and proceed with plans to buy [---] million tons this year an aide to Prime Minister says https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573392/imf-on-board-as-pakistan-reenters-wheat-market https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573392/imf-on-board-as-pakistan-reenters-wheat-market"
X Link 2025-10-21T01:57Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements
"PMs electricity package Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a new electricity pricing plan for industrial and agricultural consumers setting the rate at Rs23 per unit under a subsidy-neutral cost-plus method. The benefit however will apply only to 25% additional consumption compared to the previous year. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573961/pm-unveils-power-tariff-cuts-for-industry-farms https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573961/pm-unveils-power-tariff-cuts-for-industry-farms"
X Link 2025-10-24T02:49Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Khurram Schehzad sb can you please clarify for my understanding that the views expressed below are also the views of the Finance Minister. The elite of the country seems rubbing salt on the wounds of the salaried class. Rs693 billion claimed income tax payment by traders is NOT Independently verified. Could you please provide section-wise and category-wise breakup. I want to do a story"
X Link 2025-10-25T15:49Z 57.7K followers, 27.6K engagements
"Is there any Washington plan to further punish salaried class. I see a trend to depict salaried class as paying less taxes despite countrys Prime Minister admits the miseries of the salaried class.After Finance Ministers recent visit to Washington first FBR tweeted against salaried class and now by Finance Ministers advisor. While the salaried class in Pakistan indeed felt the strain of taxes which were very high till last year its important to separate perception from proportion. The burden has been real for many but understanding the broader revenue context and the data behind it helps"
X Link 2025-10-25T16:47Z 57.7K followers, 29K engagements
"PM forms [--] industry crisis groups PM Shehbaz Sharif has constituted eight new working groups to rescue exports and industries from a complete "collapse" after several of hismostly foreign-fundedeconomic plans have failed to revive investment and growth https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574246/pm-forms-8-industry-crisis-groups https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574246/pm-forms-8-industry-crisis-groups"
X Link 2025-10-26T02:42Z 57.7K followers, 129.1K engagements
"The government on Monday predicted that the inflation barometer would rise to 6% in the current month due to floods and closure of Pak-Afghan border the two temporary factors that the central bank also cited to keep its policy rate unchanged. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574568/afghan-border-closure-to-push-inflation-higher https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574568/afghan-border-closure-to-push-inflation-higher"
X Link 2025-10-28T01:57Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Govt assures to bend IMF program to revive economy As factories face a double whammy of dumped foreign goods and inconsistent domestic policies Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Monday assured that the government would take all feasible industry proposals to the IMF for consideration to contain the losses. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574600/govt-to-take-business-led-proposals-to-imf-1 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574600/govt-to-take-business-led-proposals-to-imf-1"
X Link 2025-10-28T08:52Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements
"World Bank paradoxically perplexed The World Bank claimed on Tuesday that Pakistan's poverty rate decreased to 22.2% and it would sink further to pre-Covid levels this year yet reiterating that the country's current economic growth rate was not enough to reduce poverty and improve the living standard. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574741/poverty-down-but-no-lift-in-living-standards-wb https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574741/poverty-down-but-no-lift-in-living-standards-wb"
X Link 2025-10-29T02:43Z 57.7K followers, 17.3K engagements
"IMF Hard on salaried class soft on all The Sindh government has deferred implementation of up to 45% agriculture income tax for one year and restored old low rate of 15% on the ground that new rates cannot be enforced with effect from January this year https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574895/sindh-delays-45-agri-income-tax https://tribune.com.pk/story/2574895/sindh-delays-45-agri-income-tax"
X Link 2025-10-30T02:20Z 57.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Pakistan has assured the IMF that it will take Rs200 billion worth of additional tax measures in January to compensate any slippages in budget surplus target by increasing income tax rates on landline and mobile phones and cash withdrawals from banks. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575080/imf-assured-of-rs200b-tax-measures https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575080/imf-assured-of-rs200b-tax-measures"
X Link 2025-10-31T01:57Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The thinking behind PMs under discussion Rs1100 billion tax cut package is to stop capital flight. Can the Government do it is a million dollars question"
X Link 2025-11-02T09:55Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements
"38% jump in trade deficit as imports peak to pre crisis level Pakistan's trade deficit widened to $12.6 billion during the first four months of this fiscal year an addition of $3.5 billion over the same period last year after monthly imports spiked to the highest level in over three and a half years. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575904/import-bill-hits-61b-since-march-2022 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575904/import-bill-hits-61b-since-march-2022"
X Link 2025-11-05T03:08Z 57.8K followers, 99.1K engagements
"@Waheed_0003 And yet IFIs are okey with exchange rate policies sir g. 😉"
X Link 2025-11-05T16:42Z 57.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Cost of seeking foreign advice The government has deferred approval of a budget exceeding Rs5.4 billion for payments to foreign consultants hired to prepare policies and investment-grade documents to attract foreign investment from Gulf countries https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576258/rs54b-consultants-budget-delayed https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576258/rs54b-consultants-budget-delayed"
X Link 2025-11-07T03:03Z 57.8K followers, 50.2K engagements
"Pakistans Water resource management critical: IMF The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that water resource management has become more critical for Pakistan as the government searches for Rs3.3 trillion to complete mega dams early. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576435/water-resource-management-critical-imf https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576435/water-resource-management-critical-imf"
X Link 2025-11-08T02:28Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The government has approved to issue a Letter of Comfort in favour of banks to meet condition for disbursement of Rs1.23 trillion loan obtained for settlement of circular debt taking responsibility in case the cash-starved power sector fails to repay debt https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576438/govt-approves-letter-of-comfort-for-rs123tr-loan https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576438/govt-approves-letter-of-comfort-for-rs123tr-loan"
X Link 2025-11-08T02:31Z 58K followers, [----] engagements
"$1 Billion Borrowing for sake of Borrowing Pakistan has decided to obtain two foreign loans worth $1 billion for enhancing efficiency of the tax machinery accountability of expenses and ensuring compliance with state-owned enterprises law objectives that require will to improve rather than foreign loans. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576580/govt-to-borrow-1b-for-reforms https://tribune.com.pk/story/2576580/govt-to-borrow-1b-for-reforms"
X Link 2025-11-09T02:33Z 57.8K followers, 56.5K engagements
"The IMF has launched a technical assistance mission at Pakistan's request to improve budget management. The country faces the challenge of persistent statistical discrepancy that peaked at Rs448 billion in the first quarter of this fiscal year. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577040/imf-begins-budget-data-scrutiny https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577040/imf-begins-budget-data-scrutiny"
X Link 2025-11-12T02:18Z 58K followers, 10.6K engagements
"CPEC Pakistan could not benefit from the "game changer" China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Chinese investors were forced to flee due to attempts by the previous government to scandalise their investments said Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577046/iqbal-says-pakistan-dropped-cpec-catch https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577046/iqbal-says-pakistan-dropped-cpec-catch"
X Link 2025-11-12T02:23Z 58K followers, 40.7K engagements
"Afghan fruits imports via Iran blocked The government has foiled an attempt to import Afghan-origin fresh fruits through Iran to circumvent the suspension of bilateral trade as over [----] Afghan transit containers are stranded in Pakistan due to the closure of international borders. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577367/afghan-fruit-imports-via-iran-blocked https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577367/afghan-fruit-imports-via-iran-blocked"
X Link 2025-11-14T01:56Z 57.8K followers, 66.6K engagements
"Sugar mills violate agreement as Govt remains a silent spectator Sugar millers on Friday got stay order from a provincial court against Punjabs orders to start crushing from Saturday (November 15) a move the federal minister for national food security said was in breach of an agreement and meant to keep commodity prices high. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577534/sugar-mills-delay-crushing-season https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577534/sugar-mills-delay-crushing-season"
X Link 2025-11-15T02:16Z 58K followers, 27.5K engagements
"Fractured ties After the collapse of Istanbul dialogue and two terror attacks on its soil originating from Afghanistan Pakistans any likely decision to simultaneously exercise the options of blocking across the border human and trade movement and flexing security muscles can compound Kabuls woes and build internal pressure on the regime to normalise ties. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577676/fractured-ties https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577676/fractured-ties"
X Link 2025-11-16T03:51Z 58K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Thank you @murtazasolangi sb for the most expensive gift of the world - a book- The War that Changed Everything. It was a pleasant afternoon after a long week. The state banquet in the honour of King of Jordan the melodious music and then the book to read"
X Link 2025-11-16T13:16Z 58K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Despite NFC surplus money The government on Monday unveiled an eye-opening report revealing that human development mostly centred on Punjab which has no districts classified as most vulnerable in contrast to Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa the provinces facing the highest levels of vulnerability and unemployment. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577955/balochistan-k-p-lag-in-uplift-report https://tribune.com.pk/story/2577955/balochistan-k-p-lag-in-uplift-report"
X Link 2025-11-18T01:36Z 58.1K followers, 16K engagements
"Armed Forces Rs50 b additional budget The government on Tuesday approved a Rs50 billion supplementary budget for the armed forces to strengthen security at international borders upgrade naval bases and continue protecting foreign commercial interests in Pakistan. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578100/rs50b-boost-for-forces-to-secure-borders-protect-foreign-interests https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578100/rs50b-boost-for-forces-to-secure-borders-protect-foreign-interests"
X Link 2025-11-19T01:53Z 58.4K followers, 52.5K engagements
"IMF corruption Bombshell report officially out Corruption recoveries totaling Rs5.3 trillion in just two years represent only a fraction of the true cost to Pakistan's economy the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday in a scorching assessment that found corruption "persistent and corrosive" at every level of government"
X Link 2025-11-20T02:30Z 58.1K followers, 544.5K engagements
"Pakistan's tax chief on Wednesday warned Chinese companies to either fully disclose their production or wind up operations after a representative of four firms told a parliamentary panel that their managements were refusing to allow installation of monitoring cameras. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578278/accept-ai-monitoring-or-shut-operations https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578278/accept-ai-monitoring-or-shut-operations"
X Link 2025-11-20T03:58Z 58K followers, 25.7K engagements
"The IMF report is a damning chargesheet against all who have been in power since [----]. Report reproduced Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnahs statement against poisonous corruption. IMF report is a damning chargesheet against the current regime IMF report is a damning chargesheet against the current regime"
X Link 2025-11-20T12:25Z 58.1K followers, 29.5K engagements
"Risks of Corruption money being laundered abroad remain high.IMF The International Monetary Fund has said that Pakistan faces significant risks of corruption-related money laundering while accountability remains weak as high-profile or politically sensitive cases often face external interference that limits the independence of investigations. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578337/pakistan-faces-risk-of-corruption-related-money-laundering https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578337/pakistan-faces-risk-of-corruption-related-money-laundering"
X Link 2025-11-21T01:59Z 58K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Pakistan requested the IMF Mission on Governance is just one aspect. The other aspects are 1- The Government did not expect this embarrassing outcome of the report which is a charge sheet against all those who have remained in power since independence 2- The Government did not expect that the IMF will force it to release the report by making it part of $7 b loan conditions as there are dozens of technical reports that are not publicly released 3- The Government delayed the publication by about three months and during the period convinced the IMF to delete few highly critical details. "
X Link 2025-11-21T03:59Z 58K followers, 71K engagements
"The Competition Commission of Pakistan has served show-cause notices on [--] leading private school systems for allegedly treating [--] million students as "captive consumers" under a tie-in arrangement by forcing them to buy up to 280% more expensive logo-bearing stationery and uniforms. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578563/ccp-blames-schools-for-unfair-pricing https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578563/ccp-blames-schools-for-unfair-pricing"
X Link 2025-11-22T02:39Z 58.1K followers, 62.4K engagements
"Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced attending the maiden meeting of the National Finance Commission but demanded that the Centre settle over Rs3 trillion outstanding liabilities and also honour its commitment to construct an irrigation canal. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578573/govt-convenes-nfc-meeting-on-dec-4 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578573/govt-convenes-nfc-meeting-on-dec-4"
X Link 2025-11-22T03:07Z 58K followers, 36.7K engagements
"Behind the scene story of CCPs initiation of action against major private schools for treating students and their parents as captive market. There is also across the board support to the CCP to go after these powerful education networks that have become factories to earn money"
X Link 2025-11-22T17:12Z 58.1K followers, 20.5K engagements
"Sir you may tell BSS that it cannot force the parents to buy products. I would urge you to reach out to CCP and register complaint against them if they dont back off. Parents and children are not captive market. @UmerDraz84kn @81ShahbazRana @thereviewexp @Kamran_Yousaf Sir I really appreciated your today program on private school exploitations My daughter studying in BSS and the school is compelling us to purchase a puffer Jacket from their vendor costing more than [----] rupees https://t.co/zwcqj7tSi2 @UmerDraz84kn @81ShahbazRana @thereviewexp @Kamran_Yousaf Sir I really appreciated your today"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:14Z 58.1K followers, 17.2K engagements
"PMs Working Group on Industrialization submits proposals The prime minister's private sector led panel on industrialisation has recommended letting the rupee gain its true value to ensure a competitive environment for exporters and revisiting trade liberalisation to protect domestic industries. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578711/pm-panel-urges-rupee-adjustment https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578711/pm-panel-urges-rupee-adjustment"
X Link 2025-11-23T03:12Z 58K followers, [----] engagements
"Without bid government deals cause of corruption:IMF The IMF) has slammed federal and Punjab governments for amending public procurement rules to award contracts to state departments without bidding and observes that some of these firms are subletting the contracts to private companies in an opaque manner. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578716/imf-opposes-purchasing-rule-tweaks https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578716/imf-opposes-purchasing-rule-tweaks"
X Link 2025-11-23T03:19Z 58.1K followers, 48K engagements
"The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved second phase of Karachi water and sewerage services improvement project at a cost of $665 million or Rs186 billionto meet civic service needs in the country's largest metropolitan city https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578983/ecnec-okays-karachi-civic-services-project https://tribune.com.pk/story/2578983/ecnec-okays-karachi-civic-services-project"
X Link 2025-11-25T01:35Z 58K followers, [----] engagements
"Unemployment peaks to highest level in [--] years The new Labour Force Survey has revealed that the unemployment rate in Pakistan rose to the highest level in [--] years at 7.1% in the last fiscal year which Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said was the result of IMF programme and climate-induced disasters. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579171/unemployment-rate-rises-to-71-1 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579171/unemployment-rate-rises-to-71-1"
X Link 2025-11-26T01:56Z 58.1K followers, 94.1K engagements
"SBP Governor speaks against flawed growth model The central bank governor said on Wednesday that the current economic growth model cannot sustain a country of [---] million people and the economic stabilisation policies cannot continue indefinitely urging businesspersons and policymakers for a shift in their approach. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579349/businesses-must-compete-globally https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579349/businesses-must-compete-globally"
X Link 2025-11-27T01:57Z 58.1K followers, 21K engagements
"Business as usual will not take Pakistan forward: SIFC Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) National Coordinator Lt General Sarfraz Ahmad on Thursday laid out a roadmap to make the economy competitive by substantially reducing the corporate tax burden cutting down interest rate and having a pragmatic exchange rate. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579522/sifc-unveils-business-friendly-roadmap https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579522/sifc-unveils-business-friendly-roadmap"
X Link 2025-11-28T01:31Z 58.2K followers, 327.3K engagements
"Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Thursday that the Reko Diq Mining Company was very near to achieve financial close with $3.5 billion loans lined up as the company's local executive vowed to complete the $7 billion first phase of the project in the next three years. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579527/reko-diq-project-set-to-get-35b-loan https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579527/reko-diq-project-set-to-get-35b-loan"
X Link 2025-11-28T02:19Z 58.1K followers, 10.5K engagements
"President Trump Tariffs could hurt 30% Pak exports Report The United States' import tariffs have caused billions of dollars of capital outflow from India and eroded the price advantage of Pakistani exports which could dent Islamabad's exports to Washington by 30% and cause thousands of layoffs says a regional report. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579685/pakistans-exports-to-us-may-fall-30 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579685/pakistans-exports-to-us-may-fall-30"
X Link 2025-11-29T02:46Z 58.1K followers, 10.3K engagements
"Treasury MNAs get Rs43 billion The government has approved the release of Rs43 billion to give Rs250 million to every member of the National Assembly from treasury benches for development spending as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says such spending is skewed towards districts belonging to the ruling parties. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579793/treasury-mps-get-rs43-billion https://tribune.com.pk/story/2579793/treasury-mps-get-rs43-billion"
X Link 2025-11-30T02:30Z 58.2K followers, 174.6K engagements
"A nation out of work and on the move Three isolated but deeply connected events this week have cleared the smog on the national economic front that the country was on the path of sustainable development when top policymakers admitted that the growth plan was either missing or not enough to sustain the burden with unemployment peaking to two decades highest level. At a time when the government needs to respond to the economic and human crisis its house is divided. The inside reports suggest that there is a strong element of dissatisfaction on the performance of the economic team. The blame"
X Link 2025-11-30T08:27Z 58.2K followers, 11.9K engagements
"Giving jobs is not govt's role: Aurangzeb Finance Minister M Aurangzeb has reiterated that it is not the government's job to give jobs in a statement that came on the heels of capital flight in absence of an enabling business environment and a highest unemployment rate in [--] years https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580059/giving-jobs-is-not-govts-role-finmin https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580059/giving-jobs-is-not-govts-role-finmin"
X Link 2025-12-02T02:38Z 58.2K followers, 63.2K engagements
"Exports plunge-imports grow in double digits Pakistan's trade deficit widened at a faster pace of 37% to $15.5 billion in five months of the current fiscal year after exports plunged and imports grew in double digits amid disruption in the export of oranges due to suspension of trade with Afghanistan. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580245/trade-gap-widens-as-imports-grow-in-double-digits https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580245/trade-gap-widens-as-imports-grow-in-double-digits"
X Link 2025-12-03T02:25Z 58.2K followers, 80.1K engagements
"PMs panel proposes relief for salaried persons and corporate sector Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave instructions to take up the issue of reduction in some of the income taxes with the IMF after his income tax panel proposed a Rs975 billion relief package for corporate and salaried classes. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580242/pm-panel-proposes-rs975b-tax-relief https://tribune.com.pk/story/2580242/pm-panel-proposes-rs975b-tax-relief"
X Link 2025-12-03T02:28Z 58.2K followers, 11.4K engagements
"Its wonderful that the government has given exemption from the procedure that was hindering transit trade of fruits via Iran. At least farmers will have decent earnings. Its also heartening to see that the government responds to where it can and its hands are not tied @81ShahbazRana after your pointation finance division issued SRO. @thereviewexp https://t.co/naLRX7IQ3F @81ShahbazRana after your pointation finance division issued SRO. @thereviewexp https://t.co/naLRX7IQ3F"
X Link 2025-12-07T03:20Z 58.2K followers, 35K engagements
"The IMF Board has approved $1.3 billion worth of two loan tranches for Pakistan"
X Link 2025-12-08T17:42Z 58.3K followers, 61.1K engagements
"After [--] years of neglect and remaining at the mercy of agents over [--] million of Pakistan's poorest women have for the first time become account holders and will soon start receiving monthly cash stipends under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) without standing in queues. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581558/10m-women-get-bisp-bank-accounts https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581558/10m-women-get-bisp-bank-accounts"
X Link 2025-12-11T02:02Z 58.3K followers, 32.1K engagements
"IMF slaps [--] new conditions on Pakistan The IMF has slapped Pakistan with [--] more stringent conditions to address corruption vulnerabilities end elite capture of the sugar sector and unearth the true cost of foreign remittances. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581752/imf-piles-on-11-new-conditions https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581752/imf-piles-on-11-new-conditions"
X Link 2025-12-12T02:13Z 58.3K followers, 111K engagements
"1000 cars 4-times more salary couldnt stop tax shortfall The tax machinery on Thursday told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that it may miss the first half-year's downward revised target by Rs560 billion without support from the office of the attorney general amid a warning by the Ministry of Finance about the implications of a huge revenue shortfall for government expenditure. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581757/fbr-warns-pm-of-rs560b-shortfall https://tribune.com.pk/story/2581757/fbr-warns-pm-of-rs560b-shortfall"
X Link 2025-12-12T02:18Z 58.3K followers, 41K engagements
"SBPs decision to cut interest rate by 0.5% is good but its not good enough. There was more room to reduce interest rate given the fact that average inflation is 5% and future annual forecast is below 7%"
X Link 2025-12-15T11:00Z 58.4K followers, 22.2K engagements
"@KhaleeqKiani The correct should be finally policy rate HALF inches down 😄"
X Link 2025-12-15T15:10Z 58.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Govt to receive 7.5% of PIAs bid money The government has decided to sell its 100% stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) but one-fourth of the shares will only be offered to the winning bidder at a 12% premium on the bid price with an option to make the payment one year later. The government has also decided to take only 7.5% of the bid money in cash while the bidder will invest the remaining 92.5% amount in the PIA company instead of depositing it in the exchequer https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582555/govt-to-sell-full-pia-stake"
X Link 2025-12-17T02:14Z 58.4K followers, 47.9K engagements
"FBRs affairs going haywire The FBR on Tuesday suspended the fresh property valuations for the collection of withholding taxes in the Islamabad Capital Territory after taxpayers raised a hue and cry over increases of up to 1250% in valuations which they said lacked any rational basis. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582560/land-valuations-halted-after-outcry https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582560/land-valuations-halted-after-outcry"
X Link 2025-12-17T02:18Z 58.3K followers, 11.2K engagements
"Breaking Civil-military huddle held to find IMF-exit strategy The government has begun discussions to develop a credible strategy to permanently exit the IMF after the expiry of the $7 billion bailout package underscoring the urgent need for coordinated national efforts to build buffers and avoid any future programme. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582752/pm-seeks-imf-exit-strategy-after-2027 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582752/pm-seeks-imf-exit-strategy-after-2027"
X Link 2025-12-18T02:02Z 58.4K followers, 58.3K engagements
"Rs200 b more wasted As the government projects an alarming increase of Rs491 billion in circular debt within six months a cabinet body on Thursday approved Rs200 billion power subsidies to keep the flow of the debt within limits agreed with the IMF. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582851/ecc-approves-rs200b-power-subsidy-to-keep-circular-debt-within-imf-agreed-limits https://tribune.com.pk/story/2582851/ecc-approves-rs200b-power-subsidy-to-keep-circular-debt-within-imf-agreed-limits"
X Link 2025-12-19T02:13Z 58.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Govt seeks IMF concessions-Again The government has formally asked for proposals from key economic ministries to identify possible concessions from the IMF to remove obstacles to economic growth and introduce greater realism into the budget framework. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583119/govt-seeks-imf-concessions https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583119/govt-seeks-imf-concessions"
X Link 2025-12-20T03:01Z 58.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Centre K-P NFC award politics heats up As National Finance Commission award politics heats up the federal government Saturday said that it disbursed Rs7.8 trillion to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in past [--] years including Rs1.4 trillion over and above NFC share https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583282/centre-k-p-nfc-award-politics-heats-up https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583282/centre-k-p-nfc-award-politics-heats-up"
X Link 2025-12-21T03:12Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements
"World Bank throws more loans After a struggling $470 million loan package aimed at increasing taxes the World Bank has approved another $700 million loan to bring fairness to the tax system and improve budget transparency giving funds to areas that require improvement in governance structure rather than foreign lending. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583262/world-bank-okays-loan-for-tax-reforms https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583262/world-bank-okays-loan-for-tax-reforms"
X Link 2025-12-21T03:15Z 58.4K followers, 37.3K engagements
"Arif Habib Group submitted the highest Rs115 b bid and surprised the whole country beats Taba Group by Rs14 billion"
X Link 2025-12-23T12:02Z 58.4K followers, 112.4K engagements
"@SabeeKazmi786 I dont think PIA has ownership of any hotel. Could you please tell which hotel"
X Link 2025-12-23T18:57Z 58.4K followers, 15.9K engagements
"Govt finally cut loose the White Elephant The government on Tuesday sold its 75% stakes in the Pakistan International Airlines for Rs10.1 billion cash to business tycoon Arif Habib-led consortium marking the completion of the first major privatisation transaction in two decades by offloading the white elephant. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583720/govt-finally-cuts-loose-white-elephant-pia https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583720/govt-finally-cuts-loose-white-elephant-pia"
X Link 2025-12-24T02:18Z 58.4K followers, 34K engagements
"PIA buyers offered hefty tax exemptions The government offered substantial tax concessions to facilitate the sale of Pakistan International Airlines which incurred losses of Rs500 billion since [----] said Privatisation Adviser Muhammad Ali on Wednesday https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583882/pia-buyers-offered-hefty-tax-exemptions https://tribune.com.pk/story/2583882/pia-buyers-offered-hefty-tax-exemptions"
X Link 2025-12-25T02:02Z 58.4K followers, 20.4K engagements
"@tahirmbs @Asad_Ashah 1- Any exemption should be for all airlines which is not the case here. 2- There are also guarantees for no increase in tax burden 3- There is exemption on dividend payments"
X Link 2025-12-25T05:26Z 58.4K followers, 15.5K engagements
"PM rolls out governance reforms under IMF lens Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday launched economic governance reforms to address vulnerabilities identified in the IMFs Governance and Corruption report while taking ownership of a 142-point agenda for institutional building and rule of law. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2584911/pm-rolls-out-governance-reforms-under-imf-lens https://tribune.com.pk/story/2584911/pm-rolls-out-governance-reforms-under-imf-lens"
X Link 2026-01-01T03:22Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements
"KP Sind & Balochistan reduce numbers of children out of schools but situation in Punjab remains unchanged The number of out of school children has slightly decreased to below three out of every [--] due to the efforts by three provinces except for the Punjab government while the food insecurity has significantly jumped this year reveals an official survey released on Thursday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2584951/20m-children-remain-out-of-school-official-survey https://tribune.com.pk/story/2584951/20m-children-remain-out-of-school-official-survey"
X Link 2026-01-02T03:09Z 58.5K followers, 142.3K engagements
"Exports further plunge but imports cross $6 billion a month Pakistan has booked over $19 billion trade deficit during the first half of the current fiscal year as exports further plunged and imports increased faster than projections on the back of trade liberalisation keeping the external sector stability under pressure. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585213/trade-deficit-widens-to-19b https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585213/trade-deficit-widens-to-19b"
X Link 2026-01-03T03:12Z 58.5K followers, 90.4K engagements
"Think tank challenges 3.7% growth An independent think tank has termed first quarter's economic growth rate of 3.7% a result of "methodological artefacts" and manipulation observing that growth existed only on papers without any real production expansion https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585364/think-tank-challenges-37-growth https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585364/think-tank-challenges-37-growth"
X Link 2026-01-04T04:08Z 58.5K followers, 39K engagements
"70% MoIB officers to retire at grade [--] What could be discouraging for any profession over 70% of officers of Pakistan's Information Service Group are expected to retire at the mid pay grade of [--] despite spending over three decades in service underscoring the urgent need to review the service structure reveals an internal official analysis. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585852/70-moib-officers-to-retire-at-grade-19 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2585852/70-moib-officers-to-retire-at-grade-19"
X Link 2026-01-07T02:58Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Federal Govt takes responsibility for Punjabs Rs465 b motorway project The federal government has conditionally recommended a Rs465 billion provincial project named Lahore-Bahawalnagar motorway for approval in violation of the National Fiscal Pact and instructions of the Prime Minister's Office as well as without securing funding and firmed-up design. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586017/centre-takes-over-rs465b-project https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586017/centre-takes-over-rs465b-project"
X Link 2026-01-08T02:52Z 58.6K followers, 197K engagements
"Pak seeks World Bank help for $36 B energy debt refinancing Pakistan has approached the World Bank for its possible role in refinancing a $36 billion worth energy sector debt by multilateral and bilateral creditors which it had taken in the past to install power projects. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586385/pakistan-seeks-wb-energy-debt-refinancing https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586385/pakistan-seeks-wb-energy-debt-refinancing"
X Link 2026-01-10T03:14Z 58.5K followers, 38.7K engagements
"300% jump in SOEs net losses The financial health of state-owned entities further deteriorated in the first full fiscal year of the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as their net losses increased by 300% and these firms received Rs2.1 trillion in annual fiscal support according to results announced by the Ministry of Finance on Friday. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586364/soe-net-losses-jump-300-in-a-year https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586364/soe-net-losses-jump-300-in-a-year"
X Link 2026-01-10T03:19Z 58.6K followers, 35.5K engagements
"NFC shortfall puts K-P's IMF pledge on a fiscal cliff The K-P government has warned that the continued shortfall in federal releases under the National Finance Commission and against other commitments has posed a serious risk to meeting Rs157 billion cash surplus target agreed with the IMF. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586527/nfc-shortfall-puts-k-ps-imf-pledge-on-a-fiscal-cliff https://tribune.com.pk/story/2586527/nfc-shortfall-puts-k-ps-imf-pledge-on-a-fiscal-cliff"
X Link 2026-01-11T04:13Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Genuine economic sovereignty will not come from managing crises or negotiating one IMF programme after another but from expanding Pakistans productive base. While stabilisation is necessary to treat symptoms the cure lies in addressing the disease itself writes Planning Minister @betterpakistan https://www.thenews.pk/print/1392479-pakistan-s-path-to-exit-the-imf https://www.thenews.pk/print/1392479-pakistan-s-path-to-exit-the-imf"
X Link 2026-01-13T04:13Z 58.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Thank you for commenting. I have a question. Why exports are down by 9% in the first half of fiscal year and why rupee is pegged when Dar sb is not the Finance Minister Now that Dar Sahab is in-charge no one can stop Pakistan from doubling it's experts https://t.co/H36EEfIj1R Now that Dar Sahab is in-charge no one can stop Pakistan from doubling it's experts https://t.co/H36EEfIj1R"
X Link 2026-01-13T05:21Z 58.6K followers, 18.4K engagements
"Sir We have Wharton School graduated Finance Minister we are under IMF microscope SIFC is overseeing everything Ishaq Dar does what Prime Minister asks him to do or only when Q block reaches to him. To whom we should blame here Issue is not Dar Sahib; it is Darnomics. Issue is not Dar Sahib; it is Darnomics"
X Link 2026-01-13T06:32Z 58.6K followers, 66.9K engagements
"Good day sir. Firstly its not any journalists job to give suggestions and for that you have a cabinet advisors and consultants who are hired on special pay packages. Secondly sir you probably didnt pick the conversation. People are blaming Dar sb for current economic problems. My view in this reply was that we shouldnt blame Dar sb for things he was not responsible. May God bless all of us. 🙏 Instead of giving positive suggestions and appreciating that we have come a long way from the brink of default towards growth now this is a credible journalist narrating a story in an exaggerated and"
X Link 2026-01-13T07:47Z 58.6K followers, 68.2K engagements
"ECC approves Rs24 billion supplementary budget The government on Tuesday approved several supplementary grants totalling Rs24 billion including the additional money for armed forces and Rs10 billion for building Customs posts along the Indus River. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587014/ecc-approves-rs24-billion-grants https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587014/ecc-approves-rs24-billion-grants"
X Link 2026-01-14T02:37Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Dar announces to shift gear from stablization to growth Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that IMF programmes were generally anti-growth adding that the focus of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government from now onwards would be on increasing national output. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587215/govt-shifting-focus-to-growth https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587215/govt-shifting-focus-to-growth"
X Link 2026-01-15T03:04Z 58.6K followers, 49.9K engagements
"Govt seeks low interest long tenor on $2.5b UAE debt Pakistan has requested the United Arab Emirates to roll over a debt of $2.5 billion for two years and cut interest rate by almost halfincluding for a $450 million loan taken [--] years ago for one year https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587407/govt-seeks-low-interest-on-25b-debt https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587407/govt-seeks-low-interest-on-25b-debt"
X Link 2026-01-16T02:41Z 58.6K followers, 60.8K engagements
"First act of Mini-budget Government has imposed additional Rs4.65 per unit petroleum levy on petrol from today. Every motorcyclist and car owner will now pay Rs84.27 per liter levy. Prices are kept constant and consumers have not been given the benefit of reduction in global prices. FBR had missed downward revised tax target by Rs330 billion and original target by Rs545 billion https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012008817203245469 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012008817203245469"
X Link 2026-01-16T03:47Z 58.6K followers, 70.7K engagements
"Sir g targets had been agreed with the IMF as part of bailout package. Given the huge investment made in FBR by PM Shehbaz Sharif target should have been achieved. There is a need for deeper diagnostics of whats happening in the FBR"
X Link 2026-01-16T06:12Z 58.6K followers, [----] engagements
"6 power distribution companies total losses jump to Rs3000 Billion The power sector equity turned negative by Rs800 billion in the last fiscal year due to a reduction in sales and six power distribution companies remaining in losses because of under-recoveries and electricity theft an official annual performance report has revealed. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587594/power-sector-sees-rs800b-equity-hole https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587594/power-sector-sees-rs800b-equity-hole"
X Link 2026-01-17T04:00Z 58.6K followers, 15.5K engagements
"PM to convince IMF MD for fiscal relief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has a scheduled meeting with the IMF managing director next week at a Swiss hilly resort where he would seek her support for a colossal relief package to save the remaining industries and individuals from further economic collapse. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587737/pm-banks-on-imf-package-to-buttress-economy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587737/pm-banks-on-imf-package-to-buttress-economy"
X Link 2026-01-18T02:24Z 58.6K followers, 36K engagements
"Japan in $617bn 'fat finger' error. Pakistani Typo the invention of FM Dar and Asif Bajwa @nadeemhaque http://t.co/3i48rsSKB3 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29454265 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29454265"
X Link 2014-10-02T18:51Z 58K followers, [--] engagements
"AIIB intends to invest in Pakistan Infrastructure Bond https://tribune.com.pk/story/1840040/2-aiib-intends-invest-pakistan-infrastructure-bond/ https://tribune.com.pk/story/1840040/2-aiib-intends-invest-pakistan-infrastructure-bond/"
X Link 2018-11-04T03:29Z 53.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Economist estimates Washingtons war against terror cost Pakistan $252bn https://tribune.com.pk/story/1942464/2-economist-counts-cost-washingtons-war/ https://tribune.com.pk/story/1942464/2-economist-counts-cost-washingtons-war/"
X Link 2019-04-03T03:56Z 56.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Trade deficit shrinks over 28% to $13.8b in Jul-Jan FY20 exports showed negative growth for the third consecutive month which by now should have been a main concern for PM Khan. Pakistan cannot get rid of IMF until it ensures non-debt creating inflows https://tribune.com.pk/story/2152396/2-trade-deficit-shrinks-28-13-8b-jul-jan-fy20/ https://tribune.com.pk/story/2152396/2-trade-deficit-shrinks-28-13-8b-jul-jan-fy20/"
X Link 2020-02-08T04:09Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Trade deficit expands to $5.8b during July-Sept [----] trade deficit marginally widened due to surge in imports and contraction in exports as the PTI government failed to make any significant improvement in exports despite 39% currency devaluation. http://tribune.com.pk/story/2267105/trade-deficit-expands-to-58b-during-july-sept-2020 http://tribune.com.pk/story/2267105/trade-deficit-expands-to-58b-during-july-sept-2020"
X Link 2020-10-06T04:26Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Breaking news Prime Ministers aide on Power Tabish Gohar confirms in @thereviewexp program that Govt has decided to increase electricity prices by 17% or Rs1.95 per unit from this month"
X Link 2021-01-15T17:53Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements
"In a scandalous move Govt on Tuesday forced PPRA to change its decision within [--] hours of suspending Rs25 b FBR deal which is at least Rs8.5 b expensive.Desired results got by threatening top PPRA official to transfer to a far flung area. Death to slogan of corruption free Pak"
X Link 2021-02-24T04:40Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Reality of increase in exports Pakistans exports have plunged for [--] month to over $2 billion in Feb proving once again that a recent peak in exports was result of some external factors and policy measuresincluding 30% currency devaluation did not help https://tribune.com.pk/story/2287347/pakistans-trade-deficit-widens-24 https://tribune.com.pk/story/2287347/pakistans-trade-deficit-widens-24"
X Link 2021-03-04T03:26Z 53K followers, [---] engagements
"Situation fast heading towards restructuring of Chinese debt under CPEC. Will China affirmatively respond particularly when it didnt accept earlier request to reopen CPEC Deals My story for @etribune and @thereviewexp"
X Link 2021-05-01T17:53Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements
"I thank you @MuzzammilAslam3 and all those who commented on Indian rupee-dollar parity based regional petrol prices. You people reacted the way I reacted when SAPM Jamshed Cheema gave Pak rupee-dollar based regional petrol prices in presence of FM. https://www.google.com/amp/s/tribune.com.pk/story/2320951/pakistan-offers-competitive-petrol-prices-cheema%3famp=1 https://www.google.com/amp/s/tribune.com.pk/story/2320951/pakistan-offers-competitive-petrol-prices-cheema%3famp=1"
X Link 2021-10-02T07:27Z 53K followers, [---] engagements
"Journalism is not a crime.Good journalism plays an important part in making society goodprosperous & equitable society. #iqrarulhassan didnt commit a crime.There should be an end to harassing and beating/killing of journalists. @iqrarulhassan keep doing what you have been doing"
X Link 2022-02-15T08:21Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements
"SBP statement issued to announce interest rate hike to 12.25% speaks volumes about its incompetency. in August Governor Dr Baqir gave good news of good current account deficit and [--] to 9% inflation rate. Today he has revised all these projections.Will he be held accountable"
X Link 2022-04-07T11:52Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Pakistan was still facing a $4 billion financing gap that will be bridged by selling stakes of listed government companies to a friendly country buying oil and gas on deferred payments and arranging cash deposits said Finance Minister Miftah Ismail https://tribune.com.pk/story/2366375/govt-faces-4b-financing-gap-despite-imf-deal https://tribune.com.pk/story/2366375/govt-faces-4b-financing-gap-despite-imf-deal"
X Link 2022-07-17T04:41Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements
"How China helped Pak despite default risk barring its banks to lend Industrial & Commercial Bank of China has not directly given $1.3 billion loan due to Paks risky credit rating and instead disbursed funds through its Karachi branch to bailout Islamabad https://tribune.com.pk/story/2412855/icbc-re-routes-1-billion-loan https://tribune.com.pk/story/2412855/icbc-re-routes-1-billion-loan"
X Link 2023-04-20T04:38Z 53.1K followers, 11.3K engagements
"The government on Monday approved up to 21% increase in prices of lifesaving cardiac stents and also sanctioned Rs8.4 billion additional budget for Ministry of Foreign Affairs - the two decisions that reflect adverse impacts of steep currency devaluation https://tribune.com.pk/story/2415808/ecc-approves-21-hike-in-rates-of-cardiac-stents https://tribune.com.pk/story/2415808/ecc-approves-21-hike-in-rates-of-cardiac-stents"
X Link 2023-05-09T05:03Z 53.2K followers, 21.3K engagements
"The UAE has sought control of the Karachi Port terminals on lease for [--] years in a negotiated deal. According to the Abu Dhabi Ports Company of the UAE offer Pakistan will get $50 million upfront price for the fixed equipment and infrastructure. UAE company will pay $18 per conrainer royalty fee and $3.21 per square meter fee. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2422989/uae-offers-to-acquire-karachi-port-terminals https://tribune.com.pk/story/2422989/uae-offers-to-acquire-karachi-port-terminals"
X Link 2023-06-22T04:22Z 55.5K followers, 229.5K engagements
"@tehsintariq Supporting IMF program doesnt mean to also support non sense measures like protecting tax evaders and over burdening salaried class. It also doesnt mean not to question a tax law that violates Constitution. People should also ask why SBP didnt increase interest rate on June 12"
X Link 2023-06-27T06:38Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements
"History repeats itself Pak fails to complete yet another IMF program. The $6.5 b IMF program ends unsuccessfully. A new $3 b program takes birth. IMF announces staff level agreement for $3 billion new program for a short-term of [--] months. It is important to avoid default and"
X Link 2023-06-30T04:34Z 47.1K followers, [----] engagements
"@ImtiazAlamSAFMA Lets the other view sir. No IMF means default. Default means rupee devaluation caused hyper inflation shortage of essential goods industrial closure and economic contraction.sir Supporting IMF program doesnt mean to keep burdening the already burdened classes. I have also"
X Link 2023-06-30T06:28Z 47.2K followers, 19K engagements
"Global rating agency Fitch improved Pakistans credit rating by one notch on Monday but warned about risks in the implementation of the new IMF programme arranging foreign loans and missing the new budget deficit target"
X Link 2023-07-11T07:36Z 47.2K followers, 34.9K engagements
"Dubai to gain 85% control of East Wharf Pakistan on Wednesday constituted a negotiation committee to finalise a deal with the UAE for construction of a new cargo terminal at Karachi port which will give Dubai 85% control over the East Wharf of the seaport"
X Link 2023-07-20T17:54Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Pakistan gave initial approval on Monday for signing a framework agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to hand over two more Karachi port terminals including the development of a new multipurpose cargo terminal"
X Link 2023-07-27T11:23Z 47.2K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Pakistans salaried class paid Rs264.3 billion in income tax in the just-ended fiscal year a sum that is nearly 200% more than the combined taxes paid by the countrys exporters and highly undertaxed retailers"
X Link 2023-07-26T03:21Z 47.2K followers, 214.7K engagements
"We belong to Allah and to Him we will return. My fatherRana Anwaar Khan passed away last night.He worked hard for betterment of the family and was a proud father. He taught us honesty steadfastness and also followed these principles throughout his life.May Allah grant him the highest place in Janant. Many friends and well wishers have been sending condolences messages. Some managed to attend funeral in my hometown Faisalabad. Thank you for their support at this difficult time.🙏"
X Link 2023-07-30T10:55Z 56.7K followers, 277.2K engagements
"Pakistan on Monday did not approve the UAE offer for the development of two Karachi seaports terminals finding the current value of the future stream of payments over a period of the next [--] years too low to be accepted. Another round of negotiations on https://tribune.com.pk/story/2429813/pakistan-finds-uaes-port-terminal-offer-below-par https://tribune.com.pk/story/2429813/pakistan-finds-uaes-port-terminal-offer-below-par"
X Link 2023-08-08T04:52Z 55.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Pakistan on Tuesday approved issuing $3 billion worth sovereign guarantees against a Chinese loan for a nuclear power plant and also stamped an operator-favoured State Support Agreement for the outsourcing of the Islamabad International Airport"
X Link 2023-08-09T03:33Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements
"The outgoing government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has spent 99% of the total public sector development spending during his last six weeks in power on the parliamentarians schemes by blocking expenditures on other critical projects"
X Link 2023-08-11T04:31Z 47.1K followers, 146.1K engagements
"KSA to join Reqo Diq as shareholder The civil-military run Special SIFC has approved hiring of consultants to reduce shareholdings of Pakistan and Canadas Barrick Gold equally in favour of Saudi Arabia in the Reko Diq gold and copper mine project"
X Link 2023-08-12T07:58Z 47.2K followers, 21.2K engagements
"The power sector circular debt jumped to Rs2.31 trillion by the end of June [----] after revenue gains from a massive increase in electricity prices were lost to the inefficiencies theft and losses faced by power distribution companies"
X Link 2023-08-15T03:26Z 47.1K followers, 19.9K engagements
"Life will become harder for majority of Pakistanis irrespective who is in power. Another price shock of up to Rs20 per liter in diesel and Rs17.50 per liter in petrol price. It will not stop here as dollar remains out of control"
X Link 2023-08-15T19:05Z 47.2K followers, 49.6K engagements
"Pakistan has appointed a new deputy permanent delegate to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation in Paris in violation of merit. A day before the end of its 16-month term in office the previous government gave approval to the appointment of a person as Pakistans deputy permanent delegate to Unesco who was at 10th position in written test and third in a panel of three"
X Link 2023-08-16T03:45Z 47.2K followers, 96.3K engagements
"Kakar vows to complete IMF programme Interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday declared the civil-military run Special Investment Facilitation Council as his top priority while also extending support to the International Monetary Fund programme"
X Link 2023-08-16T04:35Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements
"In an alarming development the PDM government added Rs18.5 trillion to the public debt in just [--] months which was more than the debt accumulated by its arch-rival PTI in its three-and-a-half-year tenure reveals a central bank statement"
X Link 2023-08-17T04:09Z 46.4K followers, 329.1K engagements
"Pakistans federal budget deficit skyrocketed to a record Rs6.7 trillion in the last fiscal year breaching the target by a wide margin as spending on debt servicing and defence needs was 59% more than the net income of the federal government"
X Link 2023-08-18T03:43Z 47.1K followers, 12.5K engagements
"The interim government has picked an experienced duo of Dr Shamshad Akhtar and Dr Waqar Masood Khan to steer the country out of a prolonged economic crisis. The two new wizards are known for their pro IMF stances and liberal policies. Dr Shamshad is a believer of market based exchange rate"
X Link 2023-08-18T03:50Z 47.1K followers, 37.8K engagements
"The government has planned yet another increase of Rs4.37 per unit in electricity prices to recover an additional Rs122 billion from consumers in the next four months which will take the total additional burden on them to Rs721 billion in this fiscal year alone"
X Link 2023-08-19T05:01Z 47.1K followers, 206K engagements
"The circular debt is projected to increase by another Rs545 billion by March next year despite a surge in electricity prices as foreign loans pegged with so-called power sector reforms are limited to only increasing prices and ignore other critical issues"
X Link 2023-08-20T06:30Z 47.2K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Pakistan got over $5 billion in fresh loans in July which was the highest amount received in any month to meet project and foreign exchange reserve requirements as the interim government sought a review of the annual financing plan in light of the prevailing economic"
X Link 2023-08-22T04:04Z 47.2K followers, [---] engagements
"PDM govt installed SNGPL board in violation of law The last Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government illegally replaced five independent directors of SNGPL towards its fag end without holding their elections creating a legal challenge for the firm"
X Link 2023-08-23T03:30Z 45.8K followers, [----] engagements
"For the first time ever one Dollar is equal to Rs300 in interbank. Dollar gained Rs12 value so far during caretaker setup. Pak covered distance from Rs200 to Rs300 in just [--] months. Both SBP and Finance Ministry said a day earlier that they cannot do anything to bring stability in currency market"
X Link 2023-08-24T05:12Z 52.4K followers, 156.9K engagements
"Caretakers too want to make laws interim PMAnwaarul Haq Kakar has established a cabinet committee tasked with crafting laws suggesting revisions to current legislation and it will also determine alignment of any law with the jurisdiction of parliament"
X Link 2023-08-25T04:58Z 47.2K followers, 24.2K engagements
"The interim government on Thursday came up with a strategy to crack down on unauthorised foreign exchange dealers to arrest the rising dollar value in the open market that touched Rs317 an approach that may divert attention from the root cause of problem"
X Link 2023-08-25T05:10Z 47.1K followers, 43.8K engagements
"Interim PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar has approved constitution of a cabinet committee for economic revival giving it the mandate to suggest measures for long-term economic growth and offer stimulus packages to the private sector. The PM gave the go-ahead for notifying an 11-member committee for finding solutions to Pakistans economic ills by adding three more members to a list suggested by the Ministry of Finance to the PM House according to sources. Dr Waqar Masood was not in Finance Ministry list"
X Link 2023-08-26T04:51Z 47.1K followers, 38.3K engagements
"It was candid briefing by Secretary Power @Rashidlangrial. Lets hope your Govt @murtazasolangi sb is able to lessen woes of people without compromising intl commitments. First step towards achieving that goal will be to admit that prices were increased for 96% consumers not for 37%"
X Link 2023-08-26T16:47Z 47.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has sought yet another bailout package worth Rs23 billion from the government to remain afloat a demand that the interim set-up has not accepted yet and instead asked the national carriers management to prepare a viable restructuring plan"
X Link 2023-08-28T03:00Z 46.4K followers, [----] engagements
"PM @anwaar_kakar will again try to find a solution of back breaking electricity bills. The solution is Not any subsidy or instalments of Bills. The solution is very simple but difficult to implement 1- Stop passing on Rs464 b cost of theft losses 2- stop cross subsidising of other domestic consumers to bill paying consumers. State Cannot pass on its social welfare responsibility to me. 3- Stop recovery of Rs3.21/ unit interest cost from bill paying consumers 4- End uniform tariff regime that promotes and protect theft and inefficiency Thats what interim Govt can do"
X Link 2023-08-28T03:51Z 47.1K followers, 133.8K engagements
"PDM Govt decision to allow sugar export proves scandalous The interim government on Monday directed to take action to curb smuggling of sugar after authorities revealed a stark reality: Pakistans sugar reserves have dwindled to a mere [---] million metric tonnes insufficient to meet requirements before the onset of the next crushing season. This shortage has been exacerbated by a 100% price increase since the decision to allow export. Details 👇"
X Link 2023-08-29T04:49Z 47.2K followers, 122.4K engagements
"Amid significant risks to the official budget deficit target due to higher-than-budgeted spending on interest payments a cabinet body on Tuesday discussed further tightening of the belt by slashing development spending particularly expenses on provincial schemes"
X Link 2023-08-30T03:12Z 47.2K followers, [----] engagements
"interim Govt creates a storm in a tea cup. No meaningful relief for electricity consumers The IMF on Tuesday did not immediately approve Pakistans request for recovering Augusts electricity bills over a period of six months amid raging protests in many parts of the country that continued for the fifth day running against back-breaking bills"
X Link 2023-08-30T04:02Z 47.1K followers, 83.4K engagements
"Drop Scene Interim Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar warning of further increase in power and fuel prices in relation to higher prices in the global markets and lack of availability of any fiscal space for subsidies on Wednesday said there was no choice but to stick to the International Monetary Fund programme"
X Link 2023-08-31T04:25Z 47.2K followers, 75.8K engagements
"The Cabinet Committee for Economic Revival has disregarded a proposal to halt Afghanistan from utilising Pakistans foreign exchange market to fulfil its currency requirements which according to a committee member was pushing the value of the dollar to unprecedented levels"
X Link 2023-08-31T05:07Z 47.2K followers, 18.7K engagements
"Petroleum prices in Pakistan for the first time have crossed Rs300 per liter. New petrol price is Rs305.4 per liter. It will not stop here. Diesel is now Rs312 per liter"
X Link 2023-08-31T19:03Z 47.1K followers, 18.6K engagements
"Interim Government has increased the tax on petrol to the maximum of Rs60 per liter. There is also 10% Custom Duty on Petrol. Consumers are now paying more than Rs85 per liter tax. As a result Petroleum prices in Pakistan for the first time have crossed Rs300 per liter. New"
X Link 2023-08-31T19:16Z 47.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar urged the nation on Thursday to pay their electricity bills as he waited for a response from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Pakistans request for permission to spread the inflated bills over a six-month period"
X Link 2023-09-01T05:08Z 47.2K followers, 13.3K engagements
"Ministry of Finance said on Friday that Pakistans economy would recover slowly and its inflation rate would decrease gradually forecasts which suggest that there is no short-term respite from the current economic crisis that has impacted every household"
X Link 2023-09-02T05:18Z 47.1K followers, [----] engagements
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