Tag: Asad umar
Asad Umar returns to federal cabinet as planning minister
--Sources say Khusro Bakhtiar has been removed as planning minister over China's complaints of his ministry's lackluster performance
ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Asad Umar will...
Zardari warns of catastrophe if economy worsened further
--Former president says if people took to streets against incumbent system, no one will able to stop them
--Former finance minister Asad Umar criticises budget,...
Asad Umar to become Standing Committee on Finance’s chairman
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to the appointment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA and former finance minister Asad Umar as chairman...
IMF was behind Asad Umar’s sacking, says Khursheed Shah
--Says Reza Baqir was used as a middleman to convey IMF's message to government
--Urges authorities to resolve issues with PTM through dialogue ‘before it’s...
Pakistan won’t have presidential system, says PM Imran
--Imran accuses opposition of using democracy to hide corruption
--Says govt has introduced seven bills in parliament for people's welfare, hopes Opp will support legislation
ISLAMABAD: As...
IMF delegation arrives in Pakistan to discuss bailout package
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Pakistan on Monday to discuss technical aspects for the bailout programme.
According to the...
Asad Umar reminds Bilawal of PPP’s economic mismanagement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar on Wednesday sternly responded to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s criticism of his removal as finance...
Ruckus in NA after Bilawal calls Imran ‘incapable, unworthy’
--PPP chairman vows to expose govt's 'anti-poor' policies, demands sacking of ministers having terror links
--Accuses Interior Minister Ijaz Shah of involvement in US journalist...
Shafqat Mehmood condemns social media campaign against Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has strongly condemned the “sponsored” attack against former finance minister Asad Umar on social...
Asad Umar thanks those ‘who expressed support over last two days’
ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Asad Umar on Saturday thanked those who expressed support over the last two days since his departure from the federal...
Rasheed says will bring Asad Umar back to cabinet
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed on Saturday underscored the significance of sustainable economy for the development of Pakistan by stating that “a country is...
Firdous says Imran will put country on right track
ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Division Firdous Ashiq Awan, who took charge of the information ministry...
Thursday night massacre
--Asad Umar resigns after being removed as finance minister, PM Imran appoints Hafeez Sheikh as adviser on finance
--Fawad Chaudhry loses info ministry, Brig (r)...
Pakistan to avail $6-8bn IMF package, says Asad Umar
--IMF delegation to visit Islamabad before end of April to continue discussions on bailout package
--Finance minister says World Bank to give $7.5bn to Pakistan...
Asad Umar, some other ministers on thin ice
--Although govt has rejected 'rumours' of reshuffle in cabinet, sources claim ministries of finance, interior and petroleum are likely to get new ministers
--Sources say...
‘Lying’ won’t save ’embarrassed’ Asad Umar, says Marriyum
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Central Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has launched another attack full of lies on...
Pakistan delegation led by Asad Umar holds meetings with IMF, WB...
WASHINGTON: Pakistani delegation led by Finance Minister Asad Umar participated in IMF and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington and discussed the economic situation...
