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Pakistan, US seek to enhance economic ties

WASHINGTON DC: A Pakistani delegation, led by Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Finance Minister, met US Commerce...

Published 22 Feb, 2026 02:31am

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Aurangzeb, Lutnick hold high-level talks to boost Pakistan-US trade & investment

Both sides commit to furthering their engagements on investments in major projects

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 08:16pm

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ECC releases Rs19bn for Ramazan package

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved the immediate release of...

Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:39am

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SOEs’ losses declined by Rs74bn in three years: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said that financial losses of state-owned enterprises ...

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 09:11am

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Govt to fast-track privatisation, more SOEs to be handed to PC: Aurangzeb

Several institutions have already shut down or are in the process of closing, says minister

Published 16 Feb, 2026 02:43pm

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Aurangzeb to visit US as Pakistan reassesses trade strategy amid regional trade shifts

US remains Pakistan’s largest single-country export destination,

Updated 14 Feb, 2026 07:56pm

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UAE agrees to rollover $2bn loan for two months: report

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to roll over $2 billion deposits for two months, reported The News....

Published 13 Feb, 2026 10:05am

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Illicit cigarette trade: Aurangzeb, BAT-PTC team discuss enforcement actions

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting Thursday at the...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 06:29am

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Aurangzeb apprises international investors of reform agenda

Meets representatives from the International Finance Corporation, British International Investment, Asian Development Bank and Baltoro Capital

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 08:58am

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Aurangzeb informs US officials of declining fiscal deficit, improved C/A

ISLAMABAD: John Mark Pommersheim, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, United...

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:06am

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IMF programme: Country committed to achieving 1.6pc of GDP surplus: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment...

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:50am

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AlUla Conference: Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP decline, fiscal progress

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that Pakistan has reduced its debt-to-GDP ratio from 74% to 70% over the...

Published 09 Feb, 2026 12:17pm

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Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to economic cooperation

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb meets Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Dr Seyed Ali Madanizadeh

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 08:54am

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World Bank reaffirms commitment to 10-year development programme

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Aurangzeb, World Bank MD Discuss Country Partnership Framework and Development...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:03am

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Saudi Arabia eyes Pakistani talent to spearhead its technological transformation: minister

Saudi minister says Pakistan's high-quality AI, tech talent ranks among world's top one or two

Updated 08 Feb, 2026 09:29pm

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Pakistan needs better manufacturing and export roadmap, urges Privatisation Commission chief

Muhammad Ali proposes reforms in current political, economic setups including decentralising decision-making to turn around economy

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 11:46am

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Govt to review tax rates for highest salary slab

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Wednesday said the government will review the tax rates on the...

Updated 05 Feb, 2026 09:17am

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Aurangzeb, KP delegation discuss NFC releases, fiscal matters

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday assured support to the...

Published 04 Feb, 2026 06:59am

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OPINION: Budget will take the bull by the horns?

All ears are tuned towards Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb who is resolute in his commitment to jump-start the...

Updated 04 Feb, 2026 08:07am

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Citibank team briefed on sovereign funding programmes

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb along with his team at the Finance...

Published 04 Feb, 2026 05:49am

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Aurangzeb acknowledges KP concerns, pledges support on NFC allocations

Muhammad Aurangzeb holds meeting with Advisor to theKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for Finance Muzamil Aslam

Published 03 Feb, 2026 01:02pm

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Retail & storage network: Wafi Energy plans USD100m investment

ISLAMABAD: The Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd has signalled plans to invest up to USD100 million over the next two to ...

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

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Wafi Energy eyes up to $100mn investment in Pakistan over next 2–3 years

Investments aimed at strengthening supply resilience of the energy sector in Pakistan.

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 09:57pm

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India’s 2026/27 budget shows slowing pace of fiscal consolidation, says Fitch

In its 2026/27 budget, the government will target a debt-to-GDP ratio of 55.6%

Published 02 Feb, 2026 11:02am

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India’s budget aims to ramp up domestic manufacturing in a volatile environment

Finance Minister says India faces disruptive external environment, must stay deeply integrated with global markets

Published 01 Feb, 2026 12:20pm

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India budget makes fresh bet on manufacturing as it seeks to sustain growth

The Indian economy is seen growing at 7.4% in the current financial year, with inflation expected at near 2%

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 12:10pm

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Finance Division, SECP to expand debt market, cut bank reliance: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday conveyed to the new leadership of the Securities and...

Published 31 Jan, 2026 04:59am

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Aurangzeb meets new SECP leadership

A major focus of the discussion was the development of Pakistan’s debt capital markets

Published 30 Jan, 2026 03:19pm

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Govt, Standard Chartered Bank hold virtual roadshow to woo investors

'This was among the largest, most diverse, and most institutionally-weighted investor interactions Pakistan has seen in recent years': Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 12:05pm

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$630.4m non-tax revenue estimated: Spectrum committee sets March 10 for 5G auction

ISLAMABAD: The Spectrum Advisory Committee (SAC) locked March 10 for the auction of next-generation mobile (IMT)...

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:09am