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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’

▶️ Business & Economy Updated 30 Sep, 2024 12:04am

Tax filers surge this fiscal year, says Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Finance minister cites tax returns will be scrutinised for misdeclarations

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 21 Aug, 2024 05:04pm

Pakistan is making good progress with IMF for board approval, Aurangzeb says

Pakistan and the IMF reached an agreement on the 37-month loan programme in July

Business & Economy Published 01 Aug, 2024 03:52pm

Reforms must to make EFF last IMF programme

SBP directs manifestations of macroeconomic stability under the leadership of Shahbaz Sharif

Pakistan Published 29 Jul, 2024 10:22am

Pakistan to re-profile $27 billion debt from friendly countries for IMF deal

Aurangzeb confirms that request has been made to extend maturity period

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 28 Jul, 2024 03:49pm

Govt has life-style data of non-filers, Aurangzeb says

Says Pak must maintain strong links with both US and China

Business & Economy Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:37pm

Finance Minister Aurangzeb in Beijing to seek debt relief, say sources

Both finance, power ministers said last week that they would be discussing power sector reforms in their visit