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Pakistan Published 13 May, 2025 09:11am

Pakistan finance minister: conflict with India won’t have large fiscal impact

Budget talks with IMF scheduled from May 14 to 23, confirms Aurangzeb

Pakistan Published 06 May, 2025 01:17pm

Finance minister Aurangzeb begins three-day London visit

Muhammad Aurangzeb to meet with British government officials, business leaders, and global investors

Pakistan Published 29 Apr, 2025 11:14am

IMF executive board to convene on May 9 to review Pakistan’s programs

IMF program has played vital role in stabilizing Pakistan's fragile economy

Pakistan Published 23 Apr, 2025 09:55am

Finance Minister Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s progress toward economic stability

Aurangzeb says that Pakistan achieved 29% increase in tax revenue for current fiscal year

Pakistan Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:31pm

‘Economic stability, not a destination but foundation for growth’ Finance Minister

Aurangzeb underscores importance of collateral-free loans to farmers to boost agricultural productivity

Business & Economy Published 11 Apr, 2025 01:27pm

Federal budget to offer relief for salaried class, lower power bills: Finance Minister

Aurangzeb says that comprehensive relief package for salaried class has been finalized

Business & Economy Published 21 Mar, 2025 04:58pm

Pakistan to launch climate fund as finance minister warns of economic risks

Govt in talks with IMF to establish climate fund; ECC approves key financial allocations

Business & Economy Published 21 Mar, 2025 04:49pm

ECC approves Rs430 million grant for Ministry of Defence

Funds also approved for pending media advertisement payments

Business & Economy Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:07pm

Pakistan, World Bank discuss $20 billion reform plan under CPF

Finance Minister stresses integrated fiscal and economic reforms for sustainable growth

Pakistan Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:13pm

Finance minister: Sugar is being exported, not smuggled to Afghanistan

FBR implements monitoring mechanism to regulate sugar industry

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 25 Feb, 2025 09:52pm

Pakistan considers establishing National Crypto Council

Finance minister: Pakistan to explore digital assets, integrate blockchain in financial sector modernisation

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 21 Feb, 2025 09:54am

ECC exempts ICC, Champions Trophy players from income tax

Pakistani residents will remain subject to income tax on their earnings from tournament

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 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 28 Jan, 2025 09:03pm

Tax burden on salaried class to be eased: Aurangzeb

The minister pledged to simplify the tax filing process for salaried individuals

Business & Economy Published 21 Jan, 2025 09:52pm

Pakistan gets $1 bn loan from Middle East banks: Aurangzeb

Both loans are short-term, with a maturity of up to one year

Business & Economy Published 19 Jan, 2025 11:25pm

Hong Kong can serve as suitable platform for joint ventures between Chinese, Pakistani firms: Aurgangzeb

Finance minister invites Hong Kong to send delegations to Pakistan to explore trade, financial opportunities

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 Updated 13 Jan, 2025 02:20pm

Pakistan set to issue panda bonds to strengthen finances

Government ‘aims to raise between $200m and $250m from Chinese investors,’ says finance minister

▶️ 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%

▶️ Pakistan Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:06am

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb not running economy, claims journalist

Shahbaz Rana says Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar running 60% to 70% of economy

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

▶️ 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 Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:38pm

Pakistan to revamp power distribution following IMF talks

Power sector is grappling with a circular debt that exceeded Rs2.66 trillion