PPP denies consensus on Hafeez Shaikh’s name for caretaker PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bokhari on Monday denied consensus on… Read More
1 year ago
Hafeez Shaikh
Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh is an economist of international repute with over 30 years of experience in economic policymaking, management and implementation.
His work experience includes: Harvard University, Cambridge World Bank, where he was country head for Saudi Arabia and as a Senior Official advised 21 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.
Minister for Finance, Planning and Development, Sindh Member of the Senate of Pakistan Federal Minister for Investment and Privatization, Pakistan General Partner, international investment fund.
In 2000, Hafeez Shaikh was made the Provincial Minister of Sindh for Finance and Planning in the military government. Hafeez Shaikh was elected to the Senate of Pakistan as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) from Sindh in March 2003.
He had been member of the Senate between 2003 and 2006. He was again elected to the Senate of Pakistan as a candidate of PPP from Sindh in 2012. He had been member of the Senate between 2012 and 2016.
In April 2019, he was appointed as an Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan for Finance after the cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
New finance minister Azhar thanks PM for additional charge
Industries minister tweeted message of gratituge for PM Khan while announcing his new portfolio as… Read More
4 years ago
Bilawal Bhutto terms Hafeez Shaikh’s removal as victory of PDM
Parliamentary opposition [has] proven most effective vs this regime, he said in a message on… Read More
4 years ago
Hafeez Shaikh removed from post due to rising inflation in country: Shibli Faraz
PM Khan was unsatisfied with the performance of the finance team over rising inflation in… Read More
4 years ago
Hafeez Shaikh removed as finance minister
Adviser on Finance Abdul Hafeez Shaikh was made the finance minister back in December 2020 Read More
4 years ago
Fed govt decides to make SBP accountable before Parliament, raises governor’s tenure
Hafeez Shaikh shares information on three laws to be enacted and related to SBP, uniform… Read More
4 years ago
PM expresses full confidence in Hafeez Shaikh, directs to continue as minister
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday met with Prime Minister Imran… Read More
4 years ago
Gillani be disqualified after his son is seen buying MNAs, SAPM Gill says
It is evident now how the son is detestably buying lawmakers to garner support for… Read More
4 years ago
ECC to meet Friday to abolish Neelum-Jhelum surcharge from electricity bills
The ECC would also mull over forming a committee to solve matters relating to excessive… Read More
4 years ago
ECC approves agreements with 46 IPPs, supplementary grant to FBR
The government would be able to save Rs836 billion from the agreements with the IPPs… Read More
4 years ago
Cabinet body removes PTV from list of state institutions to be privatized
The committee took the decision on the request of the ministry for information and broadcasting. Read More
4 years ago
Loans acquired to pay previous debts, not for buying properties: Hafeez Shaikh
The previous government's policy to lower the dollar rate intentionally had hurt the country's economy… Read More
4 years ago
Rigourous steps by govt saved economy amid pandemic hit, says Hafeez Shaikh
Remittances, exports, and foreign investments into Pakistani markets have aided our economy in the times… Read More
4 years ago
Inflation declines for fourth straight week in Pakistan, Hafeez Shaikh told
Prices of wheat, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and chicken have declined during the past weeks, the… Read More
4 years ago
Hafeez Shaikh given additional charge of Revenue Division
Federal Finance Minister Hafeez Shaikh was given additional charge of the Revenue Division on Monday. Read More
4 years ago
Hafeez Shaikh orders to minimize profit on commodities in retail market
Adviser to PM on Finance Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Monday chaired a meeting of the… Read More
4 years ago
Strict financial discipline imposed to revive economy: Hafeez Shaikh
The government has supported the construction sector to revive the economy at the time of… Read More
4 years ago
Inflation monitoring committee advised to keep in check rising commodity prices
"Strictly monitor the difference between retail, wholesale prices in various commodities to ensure availability of… Read More
4 years ago
FDI, job opportunities witnessing rise in Pakistan: Hafeez Shaikh
Foreign investors brought US$733 million from July to October this year, said Hafeez Shaikh. Read More
4 years ago
Hafeez Shaikh chairs ECC meeting to review wheat supply, prices
Wheat imported from Russia would reach Pakistan in the ongoing month and would help in… Read More
4 years ago