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Finance Minister shakes up tax policy, paves way for economic revival

Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced that the authority over tax policy has been officially transferred to the Finance Division. While addressing the Chamber of Commerce in Peshawar, he emphasized that the primary purpose of technology is to provide convenience. He stated that minimizing human intervention in financial processes …

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Govt reaffirms commitment to structural reforms

Aftab Maken Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the government’s commitment to structural reforms aimed at building a resilient economy and fostering sustainable growth during his address at the inaugural session of the 2-day Pakistan Banking Summit 2025. Organized by the Pakistan Banks Association to enhance industry collaboration and …

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Govt can’t offer any tax exemptions: Minister

The IMF program includes 22 structural benchmarks, 18 of which the federal government is required to implement, while the State Bank is responsible for the remaining four. The government is prohibited from offering any tax exemptions or issuing net supplementary grants. In the gas sector, the supply of gas to …

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China pledges support for Pakistan in IMF approval, says FM

Federal Minister of Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has stated that Chinese ministers have appreciated the discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and that China will support Pakistan in the IMF board’s approval. He added that without achieving macroeconomic stability, the issues will not be resolved. During a press conference in …

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Govt seeks rollover of $ 9 bn from friendly countries

The federal government has prepared a plan to roll over a $9 billion loan from China and Saudi Arabia for the current fiscal year. Pakistan has over $20.8 billion in payments due, while it has assurances of $10.7 billion in project financing. The briefing mentioned that the government is in …

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