In a significant follow-up meeting held at the Ministry of Finance, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, along with his team at the Finance Division, engaged with the World Bank team to discuss Pakistan’s national growth and fiscal program. The discussions took place as part of the …

The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has officially been launched, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into its financial landscape. The council is set to play a pivotal role in formulating policies, fostering innovation, and ensuring a secure and forward-thinking …

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, convened on Thursday to approve a series of amendments to the existing net-metering regulations. These changes aim to alleviate the growing financial burden on grid consumers, which has intensified …

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to remove all wild mulberry trees from Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, as part of an environmental initiative. The campaign aims to replace paper mulberries with thousands of native plants, improving air quality and reducing health hazards associated with pollen allergies. This decision was made …

Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has asserted that sugar is no longer being smuggled across the border; instead, it is now being legally exported to Afghanistan. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the finance minister elaborated on the steps taken to regulate the sugar industry. He stated that the …

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to International Steel Limited (ISL) and Aisha Steel Mills Limited (ASML) for alleged cartelization in the flat steel market, says an official release of CCP on Tuesday. An inquiry conducted by the Commission found prima facie evidence suggesting that …

The ongoing policy-level talks between the Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are currently focused on addressing circular debt in the power sector. Currently, deliberations on Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) revenue, agricultural tax, and property tax are also in progress. According to sources from the Power …

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the insurance sector, recognizing its potential for significant private sector investment. He emphasized the need to diversify beyond the banking sector for lending purposes, urging the insurance industry to step up and meet the …

Pakistan has received significant financial relief as China has agreed to extend the repayment period of a $2 billion loan by one year, the country’s finance ministry confirmed on Saturday. Originally due for repayment on March 24, experts believe that the loan deferment aims to support Pakistan’s economic stability and …

Amid ongoing economic review discussions between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a proposal aimed at reducing electricity prices by eliminating the General Sales Tax (GST) on electricity bills has been rejected. As, the ongoing talks between Pakistan and the IMF are in progress, with a key focus on …