ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday said that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditions associated with a $6 billion loan program also have a political cost.
The minister was addressing a press conference. He said that Pakistan will not quit the IMF program that was approved by the global lender in 2019 to shore up country’s dwindling economy, adding: “ We will seek space from the financial institution given the current situation of COVID-19”.
He said that Pakistan have already held some good talks with the IMF and the World Bank, adding that the government is pursuing a policy to strengthen the economy.
He said the goal will be achieved by giving incentives to the industries, agriculture and housing sectors. This, he said, will create jobs in the country.
Unveiling the way forward, he said twelve working groups have been constituted in the Economic Advisory Council to frame short, medium and long term policies for different sectors.
Tarin said that price stability is government’s key focus and it is the aim of the government to check the inflation to provide relief to the common man, Radio Pakistan reported.
He said the scope of social protection will be further expanded under Ehsaas Program. Healthcare, employment and skills development will also be included in the program.
Appreciating the FBR for increasing revenue collection, the finance minister said that the more programs will be announced in the next budget to encourage people to pay taxes.
Tarin said Pakistan wants to bring Foreign Direct Investment in the export oriented industries in order to bolster its exports.
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KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on February 8, 2023 (Wednesday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 276.9 | 280.15 |
Euro | EUR | 296.12 | 296.74 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 331.78 | 332.48 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.06 | 75.36 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.48 | 73.79 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 190.31 | 192.71 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 732.23 | 740.23 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 205.22 | 207.42 |
China Yuan | CNY | 40.72 | 41.12 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.92 | 40.32 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.08 | 35.45 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.35 | 3.46 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.5 | 2.54 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 900.32 | 909.32 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 64.65 | 65.25 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 174.19 | 176.18 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 27.12 | 27.41 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 715.11 | 723.11 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 75.64 | 76.34 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 208.03 | 210.03 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.1 | 26.4 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 297.31 | 299.81 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.25 | 8.4 |
KARACHI – Gold prices fell on Wednesday for the third straight day in local markets, after hitting aan all-time high in previous week.
The per tola price of 24 carats gold in Pakistan dropped by Rs2,000 to settle at Rs198,000 while the price of 10 grams decreased by Rs1715 to reach Rs169753.
On Monday, the gold price witnessed a drop of Rs200 per tola to close at Rs204,300.
In the international market, the commodity witnessed an upward trend as per ounce price reached to $1,880 after an increase of $11 dollars.
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