New IMF programme: Aurangzeb optimistic about prospects KARACHI: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday said Pakistan’s delegation led by him will leave for... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 10:05am
Print Banks asked to ensure lending to priority sectors KARACHI: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday asked banks for lending to... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 02:21pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb holds key meeting with SBP governor Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday convened a meeting with Governor of the State... Updated 29 Mar, 2024 10:25pm
Business & Finance SBP clears Nassir Salim’s appointment as HBL President & CEO The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given in-principle clearance for the appointment of Muhammad Nassir Salim as... Updated 29 Mar, 2024 10:14pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb eyes fresh staff-level agreement with IMF by end of this fiscal year Finance minister says imposition of super tax, windfall tax not sustainable Updated 29 Mar, 2024 10:37pm
Print PM reconstitutes CCI: Dar included, Aurangzeb excluded Prime minister constitutes eight Member Council of Common Interests Updated 29 Mar, 2024 02:47pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb to arrive in Karachi today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will leave for Karachi today (Thursday) to hold the first interaction... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance In meeting with finance minister, Ambassador Mitsuhiro raises Japanese automakers’ concerns Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, H.E. Mitsuhiro Wada, on Tuesday discussed issues being faced by Japanese automakers... Updated 26 Mar, 2024 06:33pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz says macroeconomic stability, growth priority of govt Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said his government’s top priority is to ensure macroeconomic stability and... Updated 26 Mar, 2024 06:32pm
Pakistan Punjab CM says she’s quite optimistic about Aurangzeb’s performance LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is expected to... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am
Editorials Power sector challenges EDITORIAL: Lending agencies insist that power sector reforms must ensure full-cost recovery, an economically viable... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am
Pakistan Aurangzeb apprises UK High Commissioner about conclusion of IMF review ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad... Published 23 Mar, 2024 05:41am
Print IMF, govt to hold talks on EFF next month: minister Finance minister says they have expressed strong interests in an Extended Fund Facility with the IMF, but the quantum is not clear yet,Aurangzeb Updated 23 Mar, 2024 09:20pm
Print PM forms CCoSOEs with finance minister in chair ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs)... Updated 23 Mar, 2024 09:18pm
Pakistan To boost reserves, Pakistan to tap China for $300mn Panda Bonds: report In interview with Bloomberg, finance minister Aurangzeb says option should have been explored 'some time back' Updated 22 Mar, 2024 10:24pm
Print ADB official, Aurangzeb discuss collaboration ISLAMABAD: Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Young Ye called on Minister for Finance and Revenue... Updated 22 Mar, 2024 09:47am
Print Fiscal deficit: OICCI submits proposals to Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has submitted proposals to the government... Updated 22 Mar, 2024 09:46am
Pakistan Aurangzeb for strengthening ties with Turkiye ISLAMABAD: The Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Mehmet Pacaci, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue, ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan Aurangzeb, UAE envoy discuss establishment of SIFC ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Alzaabi called on... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Print Formation of PIAHC approved: Cabinet told initial talks on ‘new programme’ already held with IMF ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the formation of Pakistan International Airlines Holding Company which... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:44am
Print Chinese ambassador meets Aurangzeb: CPEC’s next phase to focus on monetisation of earlier gains ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss key matters... Updated 20 Mar, 2024 09:47am
Print IMF-Govt talks conclude ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded talks on second review of the $3 billion... Updated 20 Mar, 2024 09:49am
Perspectives Economic agenda: Pakistan will continue walking on a tightrope After months of political volatility in Pakistan, the dust finally settled over the formation of a new government. A... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:18am
Opinion Aurangzeb: legitimate expectations? Expectations are extremely high with the appointment of Muhammad Aurangzeb as finance minister on 11 March 2024 – ... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Print Important reform priorities of govt: Aurangzeb speaks to EU ambassador ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Dr Riina Kionka, called on Federal Minister for Finance... Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:07pm
Opinion Challenges before the new finance minister President Asif Ali Zardari has taken oath from the newly-inducted Federal Cabinet headed by second time Prime... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Print Reforms agenda: Govt committed to working with IMF: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed the government’s commitment towards working with the... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 08:28am
Editorials Aurangzeb sounds enthusiastic, eager EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has clearly hit the ground running as evidenced from his first... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Print Digitization of tax system top priority: finance minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday conveyed to the Federal Board of... Updated 14 Mar, 2024 08:47am
Pakistan Govt considering incorporating agriculture, real estate into tax framework: Aurangzeb Remarks come during finance minister's first visit to FBR, statement says govt looking at wholesale/retail, real estate, and agriculture sectors to broaden its tax base Updated 13 Mar, 2024 09:43pm