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OICCI Survey 2025: Foreign Investors Show Renewed Confidence in Pakistan’s Economy
Foreign investors are showing growing optimism in Pakistan’s economic revival. According to the OICCI Perception and Investment Survey 2025, 73% of existing foreign investors now…
Pakistan’s Real Economy Could Be Close to $1 Trillion: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s real economy could be close to $1 trillion, nearly double the officially documented figure of $411…
FM Aurangzeb Confirms Pakistan’s $500m Eurobond Repayment
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that Pakistan successfully repaid its $500m Eurobond on September 30, reassuring investors of the country’s ability to meet future…
IMF Delegation Visit to Pakistan Set for Next Economic Review
The federal government has confirmed that an IMF delegation visit to Pakistan is scheduled for the upcoming economic review, with preparations now finalized. Federal Finance…
Govt Eyes $50 Billion Target to Increase Remittances to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a strategic push to increase remittances to Pakistan, top officials have begun formulating plans to encourage overseas Pakistanis to use official channels, aiming…
Pakistan, ADB Partner on Rs14 Billion Women Loan Facility
The government has disbursed Rs14 billion in loans to over 193,000 women under its Women Inclusive Finance Programme, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced during the…
New Taxes on Mutual Funds and Poultry Announced in the Mini Budget 2025-26
The federal government has unveiled new taxes on mutual funds and poultry in the 2025-26 budget, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced during his address to…
Pakistan Minimum Wage 2025-26: Govt Ignores Inflation, Keeps Rates Unchanged
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
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
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
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
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
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…
