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Pakistan

ME tensions: Pakistan ready to tackle any possible crisis, says Aurangzeb

Finance minister preemptive measures in place to deal with any eventuality

Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:35pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb addresses stakeholders’ concerns post federal budget 2025-26

Finance minister highlights significance of proposed tariff reforms

Published 11 Jun, 2025 01:56pm

Business & Economy

KSE-100 index surges past 123,000 mark at market opening

Index rises by 1,439.42 points, reflecting a 1.18% increase

Published 11 Jun, 2025 10:46am

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: Gov’t proposes tax reduction for salaried class

Proposal reflects government’s determination to reduce burden on salaried individuals

Published 10 Jun, 2025 09:03pm

Pakistan

Finance Minister terms budget 2025-26 historic after escalations with India

Aurangzeb congratulates nation, military, political leadership over this landmark achievement

Published 10 Jun, 2025 08:51pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: FBR sets tax collection target of Rs14,131 billion, economic growth posits at 4.2%

Defence spending will amount to 2,550 billion rupees

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:03pm

Pakistan

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

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

Published 26 May, 2025 06:40pm

Business & Economy

IMF talks with Pakistan commence today

Discussions to focus on budgetary framework

Published 14 May, 2025 12:08pm

Pakistan

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

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

Published 13 May, 2025 09:11am

Pakistan

Finance minister Aurangzeb begins three-day London visit

Muhammad Aurangzeb to meet with British government officials, business leaders, and global investors

Published 06 May, 2025 01:17pm

Pakistan

IMF executive board to convene on May 9 to review Pakistan’s programs

IMF program has played vital role in stabilizing Pakistan's fragile economy

Published 29 Apr, 2025 11:14am

Pakistan

Finance Minister Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s progress toward economic stability

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

Published 23 Apr, 2025 09:55am

Pakistan

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

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

Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:31pm

Business & Economy

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

Published 11 Apr, 2025 01:27pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan to launch climate fund as finance minister warns of economic risks

Govt in talks with IMF to establish climate fund; ECC approves key financial allocations

Published 21 Mar, 2025 04:58pm

Business & Economy

ECC approves Rs430 million grant for Ministry of Defence

Funds also approved for pending media advertisement payments

Published 21 Mar, 2025 04:49pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan, World Bank discuss $20 billion reform plan under CPF

Finance Minister stresses integrated fiscal and economic reforms for sustainable growth

Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:07pm

Pakistan

Finance minister: Sugar is being exported, not smuggled to Afghanistan

FBR implements monitoring mechanism to regulate sugar industry

Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:13pm

Business & Economy

MUFAP calls for tax credits for mutual fund investments

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

Published 28 Feb, 2025 01:09pm

Business & Economy

Finance minister: FBR reducing human intervention with modern technology

Says tax collection should remain FBR’s top priority

Published 26 Feb, 2025 05:22pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan considers establishing National Crypto Council

Finance minister: Pakistan to explore digital assets, integrate blockchain in financial sector modernisation

Published 25 Feb, 2025 09:52pm

Business & Economy

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

Says banking sector surpasses oil & gas in tax contributions

Published 24 Feb, 2025 04:20pm

Business & Economy

ECC exempts ICC, Champions Trophy players from income tax

Pakistani residents will remain subject to income tax on their earnings from tournament

Published 21 Feb, 2025 09:54am

Business & Economy

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

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

Published 20 Feb, 2025 03:22pm

Pakistan

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

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

Published 19 Feb, 2025 10:55pm

Pakistan

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

He will be representing Government of Pakistan at funeral

Published 07 Feb, 2025 01:24pm

Business & Economy

Tax burden on salaried class to be eased: Aurangzeb

The minister pledged to simplify the tax filing process for salaried individuals

Published 28 Jan, 2025 09:03pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan gets $1 bn loan from Middle East banks: Aurangzeb

Both loans are short-term, with a maturity of up to one year

Published 21 Jan, 2025 09:52pm

Business & Economy

Hong Kong can serve as suitable platform for joint ventures between Chinese, Pakistani firms: Aurgangzeb

Finance minister invites Hong Kong to send delegations to Pakistan to explore trade, financial opportunities

Published 19 Jan, 2025 11:25pm

Business & Economy

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

Published 14 Jan, 2025 02:19pm