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Business & Economy Published 01 Oct, 2025 08:46pm

Aurangzeb rules out new taxes, says IMF talks ‘positive’ and economy stable

Eurobond payment boosts confidence; Panda bond launch with China expected by November

Business & Economy Published 26 Sep, 2025 04:55pm

IMF urges Pakistan to boost revenues, cut deficit as review talks enter second day

Subsidy cuts, tax reforms, and fiscal measures dominate discussions with key ministries

Business & Economy Published 24 Sep, 2025 10:10pm

ECC approves commercial import of used cars

Up to five-year-old vehicles allowed with phased duty cuts; complete duty removal by 2030

Business & Economy Updated 25 Sep, 2025 02:42am

IMF mission to arrive today for review of $7bn loan programme

Two-week visit to assess economic targets; $1bn tranche hinges on successful talks

Business & Economy Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:58pm

Pakistan eyes $250m Panda bond issuance in November to meet financing needs

Government also considering $300-500m commercial borrowing through global banks’ consortium

Business & Economy Published 23 Aug, 2025 10:15pm

Govt to empower private sector for economic growth: Aurangzeb

Finance minister says youth-led innovation and digital assets key to Pakistan’s future economy.

Business & Economy Updated 22 Aug, 2025 11:04pm

Govt forms 11th NFC Award Commission, finance minister named chairman

Notification issued; provincial finance ministers and technocrats included as members

Pakistan Updated 14 Jul, 2025 05:22pm

Aurangzeb highlights economic momentum amid structural reforms

Govt policies drive market gains, fiscal discipline, and renewed industrial activity: Finance Minister

Pakistan Published 26 May, 2025 06:40pm

Budget 2025-26: Finance minister Aurangzeb makes key statement on salaries, pension

Finance minister emphasises need to change 'DNA' of country's economy

Pakistan Published 13 May, 2025 09:11am

Pakistan finance minister: conflict with India won’t have large fiscal impact

Budget talks with IMF scheduled from May 14 to 23, confirms Aurangzeb

Pakistan Published 23 Apr, 2025 09:55am

Finance Minister Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s progress toward economic stability

Aurangzeb says that Pakistan achieved 29% increase in tax revenue for current fiscal year

Pakistan Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:31pm

‘Economic stability, not a destination but foundation for growth’ Finance Minister

Aurangzeb underscores importance of collateral-free loans to farmers to boost agricultural productivity

Business & Economy Published 11 Apr, 2025 01:27pm

Federal budget to offer relief for salaried class, lower power bills: Finance Minister

Aurangzeb says that comprehensive relief package for salaried class has been finalized

Business & Economy Published 28 Feb, 2025 01:09pm

MUFAP calls for tax credits for mutual fund investments

Advocated for measures to enhance liquidity for Government Ijarah Sukuks (GIS)

Business & Economy Published 26 Feb, 2025 05:22pm

Finance minister: FBR reducing human intervention with modern technology

Says tax collection should remain FBR’s top priority

Business & Economy Published 24 Feb, 2025 04:20pm

Finance minister pledges relief for salaried class in budget, vows to reduce tax burden

Says banking sector surpasses oil & gas in tax contributions

Business & Economy Published 20 Feb, 2025 04:39pm

Aurangzeb eyes $1.5b from IMF under climate finance

Says IMF delegation to visit Pakistan on February 24

Business & Economy Published 20 Feb, 2025 03:22pm

Aurangzeb seeks inclusion of undocumented economy in tax system to end ‘free riders’

Finance minister says retail sector accounts for 19% of total GDP

Pakistan Published 19 Feb, 2025 10:55pm

Finance minister briefs World Bank delegation on government’s reform agenda

Pakistan focused on revenue generation, energy sector reforms, says Aurangzeb

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2025 05:01pm

Pakistan aims to boost exports to $60 billion in five years: finance minister

Government overcomes twin deficits, achieves surplus in current account and fiscal balance, says Aurangzeb

Pakistan Published 08 Feb, 2025 07:47pm

Finance Minister Aurangzeb offers condolences to Ismaili Muslims leader Prince Rahim on demise of Aga Khan IV

Attends funeral for Ismaili’s 49th hereditary Imam in Portugal’s Lisbon

Pakistan Published 07 Feb, 2025 01:24pm

Finance Minister Aurangzeb leaves for Lisbon to attend Aga Khan IV’s funeral

He will be representing Government of Pakistan at funeral

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 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%

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

Pakistan Published 25 Nov, 2024 09:15am

Aurangzeb says daily economic losses worth Rs190 bn due to protests

Aurangzeb highlights that lockdowns, protests are contributing to a decline in tax revenues

▶️ 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 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