Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has left for London on an official visit. The visit is aimed at engaging with British authorities, investors, financial institutions, investment banks, business firms, and other organizations. During the visit, the finance minister will also participate in various investment forums and seminars, where …
Read More »FM showcases reform gains to investors & global raters
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, and investor confidence. The finance minister said this during the two high-level Zoom meetings held on Friday — one with the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) and the other …
Read More »No Question of Tax Exemption: Finance Minister
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that Pakistan’s economic stability is evident to the world. He emphasized that the rising volume of imports remains a major challenge. However, he expressed hope that, God willing, this would be the last program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — a goal …
Read More »IMF loan will give it funding visibility until 2027
Pakistan is looking to buy more goods from the US, including cotton and soybean, and remove non-tariff barriers to escape President Donald Trump’s high tariffs. The country is open to foreign direct investments from US firms in its recently opened minerals and mining sectors and is preparing to debut its …
Read More »Aurangzeb secures global backing in donor talks during Washington visitTop of Form
Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, began his official visit to Washington with a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group, focusing on deepening economic partnerships and advancing critical reforms. Muhammad Aurangzeb also thanked the …
Read More »Aurangzeb vows to sustain economic stability
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed his optimism over the recent developments in Pakistan’s economic landscape, stating that it is a very encouraging sign that the country has returned to a B-minus credit rating. He emphasized that the economic stability achieved thus far must now be carried forward. While speaking …
Read More »Resolving revenue & energy issues will steer economy toward recovery
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized that industrialists and traders play a vital role in the country’s development, asserting that the ultimate goal is to benefit the common man. He stated that once Pakistan achieves self-sustainability, the current loan program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be the last. …
Read More »ECC approves several TSGs for ongoing projects
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met on Monday under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, said an official release of the Finance Ministry. During the meeting, the ECC reviewed and approved several Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) for ongoing projects and initiatives …
Read More »From stability to sustainability: Aurangzeb charts bold economic path forward
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, during a press conference in Islamabad, stated that the IMF delegation visiting Pakistan will not engage in discussions regarding the budget. He emphasized that a significant reduction in the interest rate has already taken place, and in his view, there is still room for further …
Read More »ECC reviews Reko-Diq adjustments amid rising costs & expanded scope
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chairing it virtually from China where he is attending the Boao Forum for Asia 2025, says an official statement of the Finance Ministry on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by …
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