The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to impose taxes on elite private clubs. The meeting took place under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla. FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial said that these clubs are built for the luxury of a few thousand people. He stressed that many of them own land […]
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla
Senate finance chief says budget 2025-26 will add to public burden
Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, has warned that the upcoming federal budget will increase the financial burden on the public. Speaking during a television interview, he pointed to a planned rise in the petroleum levy as a major reason. He said the government intends to use this levy […]
President Zardari welcomes IMF support as Pakistan’s economy shows improvement
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Jihad Azour, met President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Friday. They reviewed Pakistan’s economic situation and progress under the IMF programme. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, and other senior officials also attended. President Zardari thanked the IMF for its strong support, […]