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
Business & Economy Updated 27 Oct, 2024 06:24pm Aurangzeb vows no harassment in tax collection, aims for IMF programme conclusion Minister highlighted positive developments, including a decrease in Pakistan's inflation rate
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 21 Oct, 2024 03:49pm Pakistan requests additional $2b from IMF to tackle climate change challenges Pakistan requested an additional $1.5 billion loan from IMF on Sept 27 due to climate issues
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 13 Oct, 2024 10:06pm IMF agreement won’t have been possible ‘without very active support of China’: Aurangzeb Finance minister says cooperation with China started way before CPEC
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
Business & Economy Published 02 Oct, 2024 09:04am Aurangzeb announces major restrictions for non filers He noted that the government plans to implement tax uniformity across all provinces
Pakistan Published 02 Oct, 2024 12:51am All provinces signed new NFC Award, says Finance Minister Aurangzeb Confirms government will not present ‘mini-budget’