ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani has announced that the government plans to bring approximately 3.5 million shopkeepers into the tax net during the current fiscal year as part of efforts to broaden the country’s tax base and strengthen the economy. Speaking during the debate on the federal budget […]
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Govt ensures fuel supply, rolls out subsidies amid challenges: Kayani
Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani on Sunday said the government had maintained an uninterrupted fuel supply chain across the country since the onset of the regional crisis, while introducing targeted subsidies to shield vulnerable segments from its economic impact. Addressing a news conference along with Federal Minister for Information Technology […]
Finland’s Metso eyes major investment in Pakistan’s Reko Diq project
Finnish technology company Metso has shown strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s mining sector, particularly in the Reko Diq copper-gold project. The announcement came after a high-level meeting between Piia Karhu, Metso’s President of Minerals, and Bilal Azhar Kayani, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance and Railways. Metso aims to supply modern mining equipment and […]
Govt rejects petrol shortage claims, ensures smooth supply nationwide
The Government of Pakistan has clearly denied reports of a petrol shortage. State Minister for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, said there are sufficient reserves and all fuel supply chains are active across the country. His statement came in response to rising public concern triggered by regional tensions and online rumours. To maintain stability, […]
Bilal Azhar Kayani takes charge as minister of state for finance
Bilal Azhar Kayani has officially assumed office as Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance. The Finance Division confirmed his appointment on Friday through a Cabinet Division notification. This new role became effective immediately under the government’s Rules of Business 1973. Kayani continues to serve as Minister of State for Railways and also heads the Prime […]