Share:ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Thursday announced to trade with Afghanistan in Pakistani currency as foreign reserves of Kabul have been blocked by international community including financial institutions and many countries. Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said that now trade with Afghanistan will be done in Pakistani currency instead of dollars, as foreign reserves of Kabul have been blocked. They said that dollar value has increased to around Rs170, which was around Rs153 when incumbent Finance Minister had taken charge. Replying to the Senators concerns, Shaukat Tarin said that State Bank of Pakistan is working on it. Finance Minister assured the committee that to withdraw the notices sent to the business community by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Source: The Nation September 10, 2021 03:29 UTC