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24/04/2025

ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an additional $330 million in financial assistance for Pakistan’s social protection programme, aiming...

Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators improve, but inflation fears linger: Report

24/04/2025

ISLAMABAD: Most of Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators are showing signs of improvement, though the Ministry of Finance has cautioned about a...

FBR set deadline for electronic invoicing integration of registered taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued stringent new directives requiring all registered taxpayers to electronically integrate their...

Aurangzeb underscores private sector’s role in driving Pakistan’s economic future

WASHINGTON DC: Finance Minister Muhammed Aurangzeb has emphasized the pivotal role of the private sector in driving Pakistan’s economic future,...

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WASHINGTON: April 23 - Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meeting with the commercial team of Moody's during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2025 in Washington D.C. APP/MAF/TZD

Aurangzeb apprises Moody’s reps on IMF deal, economic reforms

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Tuesday briefed Moody’s Ratings representatives about Pakistan’s Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund...

Aurangzeb discusses “Challenges & Opportunities for the Pakistani Economy through 2025 & Beyond” at the Atlantic Council

WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in a fireside chat at the Atlantic Council...

‘Aurangzeb highlights Panda, ESG bonds in key meetings at Washington’

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed Pakistan’s interest in returning to the financial markets, including the issuance of Panda and...

Aurangzeb meets global leaders, discusses macroeconomic strategy, climate resilience

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held crucial discussions with global leaders, including top officials from...

Aurangzeb briefs Deloitte on macroeconomic outlook

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the team of Deloitte on the sidelines of...

IMF engages with Pakistan on tax reforms & judicial efficiency

ISLAMABAD: Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded a series of meetings in Islamabad, engaging with key Pakistani...

Pakistan to boost US imports & investments: FinMin Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the South Asian nation is looking to buy more goods from the US...

Pakistan, Malaysia discuss digital finance opportunities

KUALA LAMPUR: Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO Bilal Bin Saqib met Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan during his...

FBR officials stage nationwide protest over alleged unequal benefits

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials across Pakistan are staging a nationwide protest today, according to sources within the...

UAE sign MoUs to boost cooperation in trade, culture, consular affairs

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to promote bilateral cooperation in multiple...

Pakistan’s salt exports to China surge by 40pc in 1Q FY2025

BEIJING: Pakistan’s salt exports to China witnessed a significant increase in the first quarter of 2025, rising by 40% compared...

Pakistan can boost food exports with investment, technology: FTO Coordinator