Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Islamabad, Pakistan, July 19, 2024. — Reuters/File Pakistan signs term sheets, one bilateral, one for trade: FinMin. The first evaluation of the EFF is scheduled for the end of February, says Aurangzeb. The minister invites global players to invest in priority … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Washington, the United States, April 18, 2024. — Reuters We would like to opt for the first sovereign Panda Bond: Aurangzeb. Moved aimed at integrating its capital markets with that of China. The minister will begin … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview on the sidelines of the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong on January 13, 2025. — Screenshot via YouTube@markets Consider raising $200-250 million from Chinese investors: minister. China International Capital Corporation advises on Panda bonds. Growing countries taxis/GDP ratio at 13.5%, he said. HONG KONG: Amid the … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. — YouTube/Geo News screenshot 60% of vacant regular positions eliminated, declares the Minister of Finance. Aurangzeb’s wish committee will reduce 80 institutions to 40. He says they are trying to cut public spending by 900 billion rupees. ISLAMABAD: Finance … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview in his office in Islamabad on July 19, 2024. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Forecasting a strong current account surplus this year, Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb on Monday ruled out any desperate measures that risked undue external pressure, thereby preserving hard-won economic gains. “Three years ago, the government stepped … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses farmers and other stakeholders in Kamalia town, Punjab on December 29, 2024. — Screenshot via Geo News Lower interest rates to boost economic growth by 2025. Private sector involvement proposed for loss-making institutions. The minister promises tax reform and commits to fighting tax evasion. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presents the 2024-2025 federal budget before the National Assembly. — INP/File Non-filers will not be allowed to purchase property beyond a certain limit. They will not be able to transact beyond a certain limit. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presents bill to NA. ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday introduced a bill … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses a press conference in this undated image. – APPLICATION FinMin attributes a positive projection to the government’s economic policies. Aurangzeb emphasizes the role of the private sector in the economy. The minister discusses the economic losses of the last 6 years amounting to Rs6 tr. KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses a press conference in Islamabad on June 13, 2024. — AFP Strengthening economic stability remains a top priority. Housing and the private sector identified as a key economic driver. The government is committed to politically supporting private companies. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s commitment to fulfilling … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Islamabad, July 19, 2024. — Reuters PTI marches towards Islamabad to stage protest. “Tax revenues are decreasing due to confinement and protests.” The industrial sector faces a loss of Rs20 billion in the provinces: FinMin. Pakistan is suffering a huge loss … Read more