Pakistan Minimum Wage 2025-26: Govt Ignores Inflation, Keeps Rates Unchanged

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed on Wednesday that the minimum wage in Pakistan will remain unchanged at Rs37,000 per month for the financial year 2025-26,…

Finance Minister Leads Strategy Meeting on Pakistan Digital Economy

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a strategic push to modernize financial systems, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a high-level meeting at the Finance…

Budget to Feature Tax Relief, Bold Reforms: Finance Minister

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the upcoming federal budget will introduce simplified tax returns for the salaried class and bold economic measures to…

Export-Led Growth in Pakistan Vital for Economic Stability, Says Finance Minister

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with top exporters and business leaders—led by former Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Chairman Shabbir Diwan—as…

Pakistan Asks China To Roll Over Debt

By AbdulWasay ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb requested China to roll over guaranteed debt and increase the $4.3 billion currency swap agreement to boost Pakistan’s foreign exchange…

Govt Eyes Export-Led Economic Growth with Bank Support for Key Sectors

By Tech Desk ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has renewed the government’s commitment to driving an export-oriented economic revival, as he chaired a high-level…

Rs54.5 Billion Grant for Daanish School Gets ECC Nod

By Tech Desk ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a major education support initiative as the ECC approves grant for Daanish School worth…

Crypto Council to Align Pakistan with Global Digital Finance Trends: Finance Minister

By Tech Desk ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized that the goal behind launching the Pakistan Crypto Council is to regulate blockchain technology…

Bilal Bin Saqib Appointed as Chief Advisor to Finance Minister on Pakistan Crypto Council

By Tech Desk ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Bilal Bin Saqib as the Chief Advisor to the Finance Minister on the Pakistan Crypto Council, reaffirming the country’s commitment…

Hutchison Ports Announces $1 Billion Investment in Pakistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Hutchison Ports has unveiled a $1 billion investment plan for Pakistan, focusing on upgrading its existing terminals to improve operational efficiency, logistics connectivity, and…

Turkish Delegation from Coca-Cola Explores Investment Opportunities in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: A high-level Turkish delegation led by Atilla Yerlikaya, President of Corporate Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at Anadolu Group, met with the Finance Minister Muhammad…

80% Chinese-Owned Processing Zone Approved in Balochistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In the Chagai district of Balochistan, a new Export Processing Zone (EPZ) was authorized by the government. The Siah Dik Copper Project, of which China…

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