Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday unveiled a Rs17.6 trillion balanced budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, with total projected revenues and expenditures both standing at Rs17,573 billion. According to official budget figures, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is tasked with collecting Rs14,131 billion in tax revenue, …
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Aftab Maken Islamabad: A follow-up meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held on Thursday at the Finance Division to review progress on developing a regulatory framework for digital and virtual assets in the country. The session was chaired by Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting brought …
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The Pakistan Crypto Council will convene a high-level meeting on Monday, 2nd June 2025, to be chaired by Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue. The meeting will serve as a strategic forum to deliberate on the evolving regulatory and legal framework surrounding digital currency and the broader …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s financial landscape is set for a significant overhaul as Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, champions a multi-pronged strategy focusing on digitalization, robust industry collaboration, and innovative funding for social upliftment. In a series of high-level meetings on Tuesday, May 27th, the Minister …
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Aftab Maken Islamabad Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has hinted at possible relief for the salaried class in the upcoming budget. He also assured full support for the Pakistan Armed Forces, calling it not just the military’s need but a national necessity. However, he clarified that no final decision has yet …
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Islamabad: A high-level meeting was held on Thursday at the Finance Division between Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and a senior World Bank delegation led by Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director for Operations at the World Bank. The meeting centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation, reviewing the …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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