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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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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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Nassir Salim to continue as HBL President & CEO

The Board of Directors of Habib Bank Limited (HBL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has approved the...

Published 19 Feb, 2026 01:50pm

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Pakistan secures dual honors at IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2025

Aurangzeb says awards reflect international confidence in Pakistan’s economic management

Published 17 Feb, 2026 03:27pm

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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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KSE-100 Index loses nearly 3% in heavy sell-off

Benchmark index closes at 174,453.93

Updated 16 Feb, 2026 09:13pm

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PM will soon unveil relief package for construction sector: Aurangzeb

LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Saturday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will...

Published 15 Feb, 2026 02:44am

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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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PARTLY FACETIOUS: Different strokes for different folks

“Asif said that the army is truly a national institution.” “That is a given, armies are national institutions, I...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:47am

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PM’s ‘Fan Replacement Programme’ launched

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday launched a nationwide energy efficiency initiative, the “Prime Minister’s...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:47am

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Real time business policy

The Prime Minister has been announcing pragmatic and much needed incentives for industries, in general, and...

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 06:41am

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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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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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Pakistan, Indonesia to convert PTA into CEPA next year

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia on Tuesday agreed to expedite efforts to transform their existing Preferential...

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:07am

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Aurangzeb stresses AI use for revenue, efficiency and policy support

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored the government’s approach to...

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:25am

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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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Aurangzeb speaks at moot organised by KSA, IMF

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in a high-level...

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 09:20am

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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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KSA minister heaps praise on Pak tech talent

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim,...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:01am

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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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World Bank reaffirms $20bn 10-year development plan for Pakistan

Emphasis placed on adopting more focused approach to translate commitments into tangible outcomes

Updated 08 Feb, 2026 05:59pm

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Inflation within range

EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released data for headline inflation (Consumer Price Index) was 5.6...

Published 08 Feb, 2026 03:09am

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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, Pharma Bureau discuss key policy, economic issues

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting on Wednesday with a...

Updated 05 Feb, 2026 09:20am

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IMF team due later this month: Aurangzeb

Visit comes as govt insists there is no external financing gap and rollover talks with the UAE remain on track

Updated 05 Feb, 2026 04:30pm