Finance Minister
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…
Rs54.5 Billion Grant for Daanish School Gets ECC Nod
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
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
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…
