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TopicMiftah Ismail

Topic: Miftah Ismail

‘We’re desperately poor,’ ex Pakistan finance minister on country’s economic crisis

Speaking at a webinar Wednesday, Miftah Ismail — finance minister from April-September 2022 — said Pakistanis ‘bemoan’ the fact that they can't export IT services like India.

Ishaq Dar back as Pakistan FM but it’s outgoing Miftah Ismail who did the ‘dirty’ work

Dar will steer Pakistan’s finances at a time when his country is struggling with an economic crisis worsened by deadly floods and is marked by high inflation.

‘Trade with India would be opened if need be’, says Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail

Amid devastating floods, Ismail said the natural calamity in Pakistan is likely to affect the supply of fruits and vegetables and that he would 'keep a watch on the situation of farmers'.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.