Saleem Mandviwalla
Saleem Mandviwalla is a prominent Pakistani politician and member of the Pakistan People's Party, known for his role as the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. He has been active in addressing financial and economic issues facing Pakistan, and recently, he expressed concern over the significant backlog of 600 trucks at the Pak-Iran border, attributing it to bureaucratic obstacles that hinder trade.
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PPP Senator Saleem Mandviwalla claimed that directives issued by the Presidency were not being heeded by the PM’s Office.
Govt’s unilateral policies causing grave strain on federation, says President Zardari - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2026-03-02
The committee, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, also reviewed the Pakistan Remittances Initiative.
FBR mulls tax on TikTok content creators - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-25
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, was present at the signing ceremony.
Islamabad, Beijing sign three pacts to boost trade ties - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-20
The president was accompanied by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla.
President Zardari assures Shanghai Electric of amicably resolving ‘any outstanding issues’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-15
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi and China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong also accompanied the president.
Chinese aviation giant rolls out red carpet for President Zardari - WorldPakistan· 2025-09-15
Zardari was accompanied by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla.
Pakistan, China will continue to expand collaboration in defence production, aviation: President Zardari - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-14
Saleem Mandviwalla chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue meeting.
Senate panel seeks govt control over SBP, SECP salaries - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-12
Saleem Mandviwalla is the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
Iran ready to hold talks to resolve issues hampering bilateral trade, says envoy - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-02
Saleem Mandviwalla voiced concern about alleged interference in the House by the judiciary.
Senators alarmed by ‘judicial interference’ in parliamentary affairs - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-26
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla chaired the meeting discussing the finance bill.
More than Rs2.2tr ‘lost to tax evasion’ in two years: FBR - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-25
Saleem Mandviwalla tabled the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (Amendment) Bill.
Bill to raise penalty on ‘obscenity-related’ crimes passed in Senate - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-22
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, who chaired the meeting, noted that while remittances had doubled since the launch of the Pakistan Remittances Initiative.
Banks’ reward for overseas inflows reduced - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-11
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue is also a PPP senator, Saleem Mandviwalla.
Budget 2025-26: Friction within ruling partners necessitates last-minute tweaks - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-26
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue.
BUDGET 2025-26: Amid cash crunch, Senate panel proposes tax cuts, salary hikes - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-06-22Mr Aurangzeb said that detailed consultations were held with Senators Saleem Mandviwalla and Farooq H. Naek.
Budget 2025-26: Curbs placed on FBR’s arrest powers, assures Aurangzeb - BusinessPakistan· 2025-06-22
The committee meeting was chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla.
Budget 2025-26: Roadmap for liberalised vehicle imports unveiled - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-21
Chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla and MNA Naveed Qamar, respectively, both panels proposed several amendments.
Budget 2025-26: Era of amnesty schemes is over, says Aurangzeb - BusinessPakistan· 2025-06-20
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla chaired the Senate committee that proposed several amendments to the Finance Bill 2025-26.
Budget 2025-26: Senate panel seeks to ease tax rules for buying property - BusinessPakistan· 2025-06-19
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla called the 18pc sales tax on a Rs3 million vehicle 'unfair'.
Budget 2025-26: Lawmakers reject solar panel tax, seek relief for small cars - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-18
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, discussing the Finance Bill 2025.
Budget 2025-26: Senate panel opposes arrest powers for tax commissioners - BusinessPakistan· 2025-06-15Senator Saleem Mandviwalla was among the attendees of the meeting discussing the political situation.
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz for bolstering coalition bonds - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-02
Saleem Mandviwalla was named as a member of the subcommittee addressing the financial issues within the Pakistan Post Office.
Pakistan Post under fire over fund misuse, illegal hiring - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-30
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla criticized the upcoming budget for further burdening the people due to an increase in the petroleum levy.
Budget 2025-26 to further burden people, says Senate finance standing body chairman - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-28Senator Saleem Mandviwalla was included in the PPP delegation that discussed the budget with PM Shehbaz.
Provinces to get control of Discos in two months: PM - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-06
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla chaired the committee that initiated consultations with the chambers of commerce and industry.
Chambers call for ending anti-export levies in next budget - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-01
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla chaired the joint meeting of the Senate committees focusing on trade with Iran.
‘Irrational’ Customs practices hurting trade with Iran - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-18
PPP Senator Saleem Mandviwalla claimed that the PM’s Office ignored directives from the Presidency.
PPP will boycott budget, take ‘more serious’ step if govt fails on commitments: Shazia Marri - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-16
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla has warned that the ruling PML-N would face the 'biggest loss' if his party breaks off its alliance with the government.
Biggest loss will be PML-N’s if PPP leaves coalition: Senator Saleem Mandviwalla - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-02
PPP Senator Saleem Mandviwalla claimed that directives issued by the Presidency were not being heeded by the PM’s Office.
PPP unlikely to quit coalition govt: PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-02Senator Saleem Mandviwalla chaired a meeting discussing financial and trade challenges at the Pak-Iran border.
600 trucks stuck at Pak-Iran border - BusinessPakistan· 2025-02-20