Mr Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has commended Pakistan’s ongoing reform trajectory and efforts to strengthen economic resilience, describing the country as …
Minister of Finance meets Pakistani Finance Minister, World Economic Forum President
Doha: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, on Saturday met separately with Minister of Finance and Revenue of the Islamic Republic of …
Aurangzeb underlines importance of structural reforms
Muhammad Aurangzeb underlined the importance of sustained structural reforms in taxation, energy, state-owned enterprises, and private-sector development.
CPEC Phase-II to boost B2B investment: FinMin Aurangzeb
Addressing the Doha Forum, the finance czar said that Pakistan had achieved economic stability, and fiscal and energy reforms were underway following the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.
Hong Kong finance chief scraps Tokyo visit amid China-Japan row
HONG KONG (Kyodo) — Hong Kong’s No. 3 official has scrapped his visit to Tokyo, initially planned for later this month, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday, amid a continuing diplomatic …
As Lebanon’s gridlock continues, Syria accelerates its own financial reset
Report by Bassam Abou Zeid, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi Financial and banking measures recently adopted by Syrian authorities are unlikely to have a substantial impact u …
Laos to set up ore inspection offices supporting exports
VIENTIANE: Laos will establish ore inspection offices at seven key border checkpoints to strengthen mineral export quality control and boost state revenue.
Jordan: Public debt stands at 82.8% of GDP at September close – Finance Ministry
This represents 82.8 per cent of GDP, compared with 83.2 per cent recorded in August of this year, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported …
Sri Lanka announces $33,000 aid plan as Cyclone Ditwah toll rises
Disaster-hit Sri Lanka has unveiled a major compensation package to rebuild homes damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, which struck the island last week, as authorities brace for continued heavy rains, flooding …
Justice, trust and Sharia: why Malaysia must reform its Islamic home financing
Malaysia’s Islamic home financing is failing too many buyers as projects stall or collapse. Reforming contracts, governance and housing laws is crucial to restore trust and protect consumers.