Business & Economy Published 28 Feb, 2025 01:09pm MUFAP calls for tax credits for mutual fund investments Advocated for measures to enhance liquidity for Government Ijarah Sukuks (GIS)
Business & Economy Published 26 Feb, 2025 05:22pm Finance minister: FBR reducing human intervention with modern technology Says tax collection should remain FBR’s top priority
Business & Economy Published 24 Feb, 2025 04:20pm Finance minister pledges relief for salaried class in budget, vows to reduce tax burden Says banking sector surpasses oil & gas in tax contributions
Business & Economy Published 20 Feb, 2025 04:39pm Aurangzeb eyes $1.5b from IMF under climate finance Says IMF delegation to visit Pakistan on February 24
Business & Economy Published 20 Feb, 2025 03:22pm Aurangzeb seeks inclusion of undocumented economy in tax system to end ‘free riders’ Finance minister says retail sector accounts for 19% of total GDP
Pakistan Published 19 Feb, 2025 10:55pm Finance minister briefs World Bank delegation on government’s reform agenda Pakistan focused on revenue generation, energy sector reforms, says Aurangzeb
Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2025 05:01pm Pakistan aims to boost exports to $60 billion in five years: finance minister Government overcomes twin deficits, achieves surplus in current account and fiscal balance, says Aurangzeb
Pakistan Published 08 Feb, 2025 07:47pm Finance Minister Aurangzeb offers condolences to Ismaili Muslims leader Prince Rahim on demise of Aga Khan IV Attends funeral for Ismaili’s 49th hereditary Imam in Portugal’s Lisbon
Pakistan Published 07 Feb, 2025 01:24pm Finance Minister Aurangzeb leaves for Lisbon to attend Aga Khan IV’s funeral He will be representing Government of Pakistan at funeral
Business & Economy Published 14 Jan, 2025 02:19pm Pakistan seeks joint ventures, secondary listings in Hong Kong Finance Minister Aurangzeb scheduled to meet with Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu
▶️ Business & Economy Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:42pm Finance Minister Aurangzeb vows to complete rightsizing of 43 ministries by June-end Says 150,000 vacant posts to be abolished
▶️ Business & Economy Published 29 Dec, 2024 06:16pm Finance minister laments lack of funding for research to develop agriculture sector Muhammad Aurangzeb aims to increase tax-to-GDP ratio from 9% to 13.5%
Business & Economy Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:15am Transparency from philanthropy to end beneficiaries a must: Aurangzeb Finance minister says digital solutions must be integrated to ensure efficient systems
Pakistan Published 25 Nov, 2024 09:15am Aurangzeb says daily economic losses worth Rs190 bn due to protests Aurangzeb highlights that lockdowns, protests are contributing to a decline in tax revenues
▶️ Business & Economy Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:26pm ‘Nothing to hide’ in IMF mission’s Pakistan visit: Finance Minister Aurangzeb Government has dealt with 11 ministries and implementation is under way for privatisation, says Aurangzeb
Business & Economy Updated 17 Nov, 2024 12:35am Government dismisses mini-budget rumors as IMF wraps visit for bailout Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says government will meet Rs12,970 tax collection target
Business & Economy Updated 25 Oct, 2024 12:21am Pakistan formally seeks $1b from IMF to manage external shocks, says finance minister Country is also in talks with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for a credit enhancement
Business & Economy Published 24 Oct, 2024 05:00pm Pakistan aims to privatise PIA, outsource Islamabad airport in Nov: Aurangzeb Finance minister says five-month delay was down to two factors
Business & Economy Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:58am Finance Minister Aurangzeb to ‘seek financial aid’ for energy projects in US visit He is scheduled to be in Washington from October 21 to 26 to attend IMF-World Bank meetings
Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2024 07:54pm In meeting with US envoy, Aurangzeb shares Pakistan’s goal of increasing tax-to-GDP ratio to 13.5% Ambassador Blome reiterates US’ support for strengthening bilateral cooperation
Business & Economy Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:37am Govt urges non-filers, CFOs of wealthy manufacturers to address tax obligations The Finance Minister pointed to five primary sectors
▶️ Business & Economy Updated 09 Oct, 2024 12:25am Chinese engineers killed in Karachi attack were in debt negotiations: Aurangzeb Says engineers had committed to creating a 'win-win situation' for both China and Pakistan
Pakistan Published 02 Oct, 2024 12:51am All provinces signed new NFC Award, says Finance Minister Aurangzeb Confirms government will not present ‘mini-budget’
Business & Economy Updated 24 Sep, 2024 10:01pm Finance Minister Aurangzeb optimistic about IMF review IMF’s board is set to convene on September 25 to evaluate the EFF for Pakistan
Business & Economy Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:34pm IMF agreement will be made public on Sept 25: Aurangzeb Finance minister claims superior deal compared to predecessors with IMF
Business & Economy Updated 03 Sep, 2024 11:50pm Plan for new taxes on traders won’t be taken back, says Finance Minister Aurangzeb Urges wholesalers, distributors and retailers to contribute to economy
Business & Economy Published 28 Jul, 2024 05:47pm Pakistan initiated talks on reprofiling Chinese power sector debt in Pakistan Islamabad is looking to appoint local adviser in China for purpose
Business & Economy Published 19 Jul, 2024 06:54pm Pakistan is looking for external financing avenues, says finance minister Aurangzeb says meeting the external financing gap was ‘very manageable and very doable’
Business & Economy Published 06 Jul, 2024 11:53pm Govt will look into traders concerns over budget, says Aurangzeb Finance minister cites domestic investors are as important as foreign investors
Pakistan Published 28 Jun, 2024 06:35pm Govt retains tax exemptions for school books, printing stuff, FATA, PATA Pakistan also retained tax exemptions for cardiology surgery, stents