Aurangzeb speaks to investors WASHINGTON: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb continued his engagements on the fourth day of his... Updated 26 Oct, 2024 09:21am
Business & Finance Diversifying portfolio in Pakistan: Minister vows support to ITFC ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb assured his government’s full... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Print Finance minister, his Saudi counterpart hold talks WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has discussed trade and investment with his... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:25am
Business & Finance Economic indicators highlighted WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb attended a roundtable with institutional investors... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Markets Pakistan to explore international capital markets in due course, says Aurangzeb Finance minister briefs CitiBank delegation on government reforms Updated 23 Oct, 2024 11:24pm
Print Climate, population and other issues: Aurangzeb urges development partners to work closely WASHINGTON DC: Addressing the G-24 Ministers and Governors Meeting, Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:26am
Opinion IMF programme: lack of ingenuity? The narrative led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is that the economy has... Updated 21 Oct, 2024 07:07am
Print Energy projects: Aurangzeb to seek financial aid during US visit ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is to meet Geoffrey Ross Pyatt, United States Assistant Secretary of... Updated 20 Oct, 2024 03:25pm
Business & Finance Member firms: Paapam seeks withdrawal of requirement for submission of affidavit LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam), representing over 300... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 08:13am
Print Islamabad striving for 13.5pc tax-to-GDP ratio, US told ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Thursday, while reiterating the... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:24am
Print Forex reserves will touch $11bn in two weeks: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Sunday that the country’s economy is moving towards positive... Updated 14 Oct, 2024 03:17pm
Print Ghee, cooking oil industry: Aurangzeb vows to help resolve issues ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday assured the ghee and cooking oil industry to resolve the issue... Updated 12 Oct, 2024 08:58am
Business & Finance ECC allows additional export of surplus sugar ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet allowed additional export of 0.500 million MT of... Published 12 Oct, 2024 06:17am
Print Non-filers, CFOs of wealthy units: Pay taxes, avoid input adjustment misuse, says Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: The government has warned non-filers and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of wealthy manufacturing units... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:17am
Markets ‘War on tax fraud’: Pakistan faces revenue gap of Rs3.4tr due to tax evasion & fraud, says finance ministry Finance & Revenue Division cites FBR study pertaining to iron & steel, beverages, batteries, textile, and cement sectors Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:18pm
Print Strike and strife cost economy Rs190bn a day: minister ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that national economy suffered cumulative losses of... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 08:53am
Print Aurangzeb satisfied with Pakistan’s falling inflation Stresses the need for structural reforms to ensure sustainable stability Updated 03 Oct, 2024 02:05pm
Print Purchasing property, car: Non-tax filers to face restriction: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said non-tax filers will have to... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 07:55pm
Business & Finance High tax rates, spiraling costs forcing Pakistan’s major companies to pursue the layoff route KARACHI: High tax rates and spiraling costs have compelled major listed corporations in Pakistan to reduce headcount... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 02:00pm
Print Minister stresses urgency of reform to reshape ‘DNA’ ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb on Sunday underscored the urgency of implementing structural reforms... Updated 30 Sep, 2024 08:54am
Business & Finance Govt braces for ‘transitional pain’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said Thursday it would have to go through “transitional pain” after the International... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Print Aurangzeb says IMF deal will sail through LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb was hopeful that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 12:11pm
Print ECC grants conditional approval to sugar export to Tajikistan ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet granted conditional approval for export of... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:46pm
Print Sales tax laws on distribution: PBC approaches NTC for resolution of federation-provinces dispute ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has approached National Tax Council (NTC) for resolution of dispute... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 09:34am
Print FY2025 to FY29: External debt maturity estimated to be over $100bn Friendly countries to rollover $12.7 billion in the current fiscal year Updated 20 Sep, 2024 12:08pm
Print ADB asked to further engage private sector in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb hosted a dinner in honour of... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 03:12pm
Print Inflation dip testament to prudent handling of economy: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday said that significant measures were being... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 02:34pm
Print Legislation related to privatisation of loss-making SOEs: Minister says govt will need support of Parliament Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says loss-making state-owned enterprises causing one trillion rupees of 'drag' to the exchequer Updated 11 Sep, 2024 09:34am
Pakistan Finance Minister reiterates resolve to restructure power sector Muhammad Aurangzeb commends K-Electric for its initiative to increase investment and expand its energy and distribution operations Updated 10 Sep, 2024 10:35pm
Print New IMF programme going to be the last one if reforms put in place: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme would be... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:50am
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