Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arrived in Washington for a three-day official visit to strengthen economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States through discussions on trade, investment, tariffs and broader financial collaboration. The visit comes as both countries prepare to resume formal negotiations aimed at expanding bilateral economic ties and creating new opportunities for businesses […]
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Aurangzeb begins US visit to boost trade and investment ties
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has arrived in Washington for a three-day official visit to advance Pakistan’s economic engagement with the United States through discussions on trade, investment, tariffs and broader financial cooperation. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral economic relations while exploring new opportunities for commerce and long-term investment between the two countries. Read […]
Finance minister to hold trade talks in Washington
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to visit Washington on Saturday for a three-day trip focused on advancing trade, investment and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States, diplomatic sources have said. Read More: Pakistan-US trade progress to boost exports, investment: APBF During the visit, Aurangzeb is expected to hold meetings with officials from the Office […]
Finmin reiterates push to review population-based federal funding formula
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday reiterated the government’s push to review Pakistan’s population-based formula for distributing federal revenues among the provinces, saying the current system was “simply not sustainable” as Islamabad seeks to address rapid population growth. The debate centers on the National Finance Commission (NFC), the constitutional body that determines how federally collected […]
Pakistan eyes London for global investment
Pakistan plans to leverage London’s position as a global financial hub to expand access to international capital markets and attract foreign investment. The strategy was discussed during a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Tipu Usman. The initiative aims to strengthen Pakistan’s financial sector and boost long-term […]
Finmin visits SECP, vows support for capital markets, ease of doing business
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb visited the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) headquarters on Wednesday for a high-level meeting focused on boosting investment, strengthening capital markets, and improving the ease of doing business. As per a statement, SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu gave the minister a detailed briefing. Discussions covered the corporate sector, […]
Digital reforms key to boost revenue without raising tax rates: finmin
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday that fully digitalised taxation system is imperative to eliminate leakage in addition to enhancing collection without creating any hassle among taxpayers. Addressing the business community at Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he said that it is not a post-budget conference but […]
NA passes Finance Bill amid opposition walkout
The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a session that saw the opposition staging a walkout. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb moved the bill for the House to approve the budget proposals for the next fiscal year after the opposition’s walkout. The walkout was preceded by a speech by […]
Aurangzeb defends budget, promises tax relief
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government is expanding the tax base instead of increasing pressure on salaried taxpayers. Addressing the National Assembly on Saturday, he defended the 2026-27 budget and highlighted measures aimed at economic growth and fiscal stability. The budget affects taxpayers, businesses, farmers, exporters, and industries across Pakistan. Aurangzeb said the government […]
FY27 budget lays groundwork for faster sustainable growth, says Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said the proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27) would provide the foundation for accelerating the sustainable economic growth achieved over the past two years. Wrapping up the budget debate in the National Assembly, Aurangzeb described the budget as a positive and pro-growth document that had received encouraging […]